Christian Premarital Counseling

“Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church,

giving himself up for it.”  Ephesians 5:25

Have you found that person?  The person you are willing to give your life for?  There are many questions and areas to be considered before getting married.  And there are many places to go to seek answers to these questions.  Receiving Christian premarital counseling before taking the most important step in your life is adamant.

There are many wonderful resources and great books written on the topic of preparing for marriage. It is wise to make use of these resources whether you have found that special person or if you want to prepare yourself for that special someone.  Take advantage of the Christian premarital counseling offered at your local church. 

The key word in the scripture quoted above is “giving”.  A successful marriage requires both partners be giving people, willing to give 100%, not 50/50.  This is basically true in any aspect of life.  If you play a sport you know this to be true.  Also, in a career, while on the job you have to be willing to give 100% to be successful.

Prominent experts on Christian premarital counseling say that there are two types of intimacy in marriage, physical and spiritual.  Differences in religion could lead to major conflicts in your marriage in a very short amount of time.  Some marriages can last despite these religious differences but it is far better to discover how important an issue religion is going to be prior to the wedding.

Christian premarital counseling can be a fun process also.  Some counselors will have you take personality tests with your fiancé where you learn more about each other. This could lead to deeper and more meaningful conversations with your loved one.

You could also find out about some fault in each other.  Some faults are tolerable.  But some are not.  Once you have discovered each other’s faults you can be more relaxed and truthful.  Honesty is another important trait.   

When you begin your Christian premarital counseling prepare to listen, learn and grow closer as a couple.  Take the advice and information you learn to heart so that you will be able to enjoy a long and happy marriage.