“Instituted by God, marriage is a sacred ordinance and should never be entered upon in a spirit of selfishness. Those who contemplate this step should solemnly and prayerfully consider its importance, and seek divine counsel that they may know whether they are pursuing a course in harmony with the will of God. The instruction given in God’s Word on this point should be carefully considered. Heaven looks with pleasure upon a marriage formed with an earnest desire to conform to the directions given in the Scripture.”
Ellen White, Letters and Manuscripts, Vol 11, 1896, Pg 331.
Premarital counseling is an extremely important step in your relationship. Studies show that those who participate in premarital counseling reduce their odds for divorce by 31%. They also greatly increase their chances of having a satisfying and healthy marriage. Don’t overlook counseling in your wedding preparations!
Looking for premarital or marital counseling? Pastor Grace is a certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator. Contact her at gracep@pcsda.org to set up your sessions.
Some other marriage and family resources are listed below.
Check out Adventist Family Ministries for spiritual resources.
Check out Symbis for another approach to premarital preparation.