“Most couples spend more time planning their weddings than their marriages!”
Pastor Samuel M. Dade (Patmos Chapel SDA) mentioned how many couples go to him seeking marriage counseling however, a date has already been set. He states, couples as such have it all backwards. Premarital counseling should be done prior to setting a date and couples make a decision there after. As he said, I guess my fiancé and I just needed a stamp of approval and not counseling because we too had it all backwards.
It makes sense but did I think of it in that manner? No, I did not. I am not oblivious to the fact that all marriages have their problems and issues, but I think the approach of how a situation is handled is what separates one marriage from another.
I thought the advice was very true and wanted to share; we may have had it wrong but this is just the beginning of our journey. We pray to always love and put God first and then we will remember to love each other. If interested in looking further, get a copy of “The Five Languages of Love” by Dr. Gary Chapman, I’m sure you will enjoy it whether you are in a relationship or not.
Well, happy marriage to all those married or planning!!!
Did you seek counseling or would you consider it?
