ENGAGED: GETTING READY FOR MARRIAGE

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT

PLANNING FOR YOUR MARRIAGE

Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. Few seasons in life are filled with as much joy and anticipation as the time spent preparing to get married.

You’ve probably heard it said that as you plan your wedding, you shouldn’t forget to plan your marriage. But it sounds so abstract to “plan a marriage” in the midst of the more tangible (and demanding) project of planning a wedding.

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HOW DO YOU PLAN FOR MARRIAGE?

STEP 1
LEARN FROM OTHERS

Research demonstrates the long-term value of making time now for marriage education classes or premarital counseling.

Those efforts go even further when you supplement them by spending time with an older married couple whose relationship you admire.

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STEP 2
PLAN WITH PATIENCE

Couples often overlook the importance of using the wedding planning season as practical marriage preparation.

You can intentionally set the tone for your marriage by the values you live out in planning your big day. The transformational process of “becoming one” can occur in everything from how you assemble your guest list to how you determine a honeymoon destination.

Consider beginning the habit of a weekly date night or times of intentional connection to set a foundation for your marriage.

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STEP 3
DISCOVER THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE

A wedding is bigger than you as an individual and even bigger than you both as a couple.

Ephesians 5 describes a couple laying down their lives for one another and becoming one as an icon of God’s sacrificial love for His church. That’s the counter-cultural call of Christian marriage.

Consider reading one of the books suggested in the Going Further section together to deepen your understanding of the larger purpose of your union.

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STEP 4
CREATE A MEANINGFUL EVENT

Our culture today can often put more emphasis on “the big day” than preparing for a lifetime together.

That’s not to say big celebrations are out of order, but many risk making them so complex that they fail to honor God or the community they are uniting – both of which are the basis for a strong Christian marriage.

During this special time of engagement, be intentional to draw close to the Lord and to each other as you establish a firm foundation for your marriage.

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GOING FURTHER

RESOURCES

Marriage Mentors

121 has Marriage Mentors who are available to walk alongside couples who want to invest in and improve their relationship. The only cost to participate with a Marriage Mentor is a $35 fee for the online PREPARE/ENRICH assessment. After both you and your spouse take the assessment, then we will check the availability of our Mentors and either match you up with Mentor or refer you to a professional counselor.

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OUR CHURCH

At 121 Community Church we believe that living for Jesus Christ is the most meaningful way to live. Find out more about what we believe, our leadership team, and ministries for the whole family.

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Service Information

121 Community Church has a main campus in Grapevine as well as an online service and 121 En Español.  We hope you can join us in person or online this Sunday.

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We know you may have a lot of questions when trying a new church. We want you to feel welcome and comfortable and at ease when you join us at 121 Community Church. Learn more about what you can expect by clicking below.

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