MUST HAVE BEFORE YOU ARE MARRIED

MUST HAVE BEFORE YOU ARE MARRIED

Here are 7 important, but often overlooked, areas to work on

before marriage.

1. Spiritual stability. Make a strong spiritual foundation

in your life. This foundation will hold your life

together through all storms.

2. Emotional health. If you have emotional areas that

aren’t healthy, such as unforgiveness, unresolved

anger, and severe mood swings, take this time before

marriage to fix these.

3. Physical fitness. This will help you attract the opposite

sex. It’s true your future spouse should like you for

what’s inside, but he or she will also have to live with

what’s outside. Take care of your body, and your body

will take care of you.

4. Financial soundness. Develop good responsibility

with your money. Tithe, give, and save. Guys, women

are attracted to someone they feel will be a good

provider; it helps them feel secure. Ladies, guys are

frightened by reckless spenders; they are afraid they

will never be able to satisfy your cravings for stuff. Be

self-controlled and modest with your money.

5. Maturity. Be responsible in your actions. If you can’t

take care of yourself, how can you take care of a

spouse and children?

6. Friendship skills. Learn to be a good friend. After

all, marriage is spending the rest of your life with your

best friend.

7. Solving conflict. Marriage will have conflicts and

disagreements. The couples who last can solve differences

with love and respect rather than sharp words

and fighting.

Preparation time is never wasted time. The more you sweat in

preparation, the less you bleed in battle.