WHAT will it take for YOU to be READY for marriage???

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GreenNnice

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What?
You?
Ready?
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Tell us what?
Tell us you?
Tell us ready?

How can we tell we are truly ready to go after another with God (ha! U thought U could say 'Oh my, God, I will know when my God tells me.' Nope. U can't . That is a given for all believers, right.).

So, what? And, sure you can use scripture, God wants us to use His truth.

I am just saying....

We already know that we won't be ready for marriage unless God blesses that heavenly unión defined your time for 'it' by God.

So, what more will it take for YOU to be ready for marriage? Talk theory. Talk practicality. Talk, even, spirituality, just keep in mind we already know 'God' is in your answer foremost, at least it best be :)
 
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GreenNnice

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My thread was accidently put here, I've since deposited it into the Singles Forum. I apologize, please blame it on the green in me:D

Can it be deleted from this forum please, OnceFell, StilledWaters, SnowyAngel, or, another of all our great mods on here? Thank you.

God bless you, keepers of the blog law :D , and, blessings to all you newsy-seeking folk, because I never been in this forum before 'cept this very apologetic reason :D

My news advice for today: Follow God's laws, not just man's , per Romans, and, understand His great grace given to us, greatly expounded on in Galations. And, like 1 Cor. says in 13:8, the best news you can give others is Love .
Grace can be found all through scripture, God's grace, including, 1 Cor. 12:9 :)
 
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TheRev62

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The institution of marriage like the institution we call the family is so precious to God. It is like the most precious pearl we could ever imagine and then times that by eternity if you can imagine that. What I am saying is, take your time. Get to know one-another in a seperate living relationship first, ensuring that you are involved with a Bible believing spirit filled Pastor with marriage counseling credentials. You see some are not called to council those seeking guidance unto marriage. We all have different gifts. So Seek wise council to guide you in your choices. Talk with your pastor, get to know him or her. Ask questions that will help you better understand your pastors beliefs and strength in this area. If you believe your pastor is qualified to lead you forward then by all means this should be your first choice. Having knowledge of the pastor upfront is a Godsend, but if you believe your pastor is not qualified in this area, seek one in the community who is. You can’t afford to make the wrong choices and Prayer must be number one on both sides as you choose and go forward. Many have lost the battle because they saw no need to seek wise council or guidance through marriage counseling just to see their marriage end in ruins. God is first, Pastor second or choice of counselor. Now both of you must agree, and follow the advice of your counselor as this advice will be given through much prayer and biblical understanding to lead you forward in your decision to join in marriage. Remember; This is your future and without God involved and proper pre-marital, counseling you will not fully understand what you need to see to experience the fullness of Gods direction so you can as a future couple make the correct choices that will set your future marriage in biblicle perspective and give it a positive start along the journey you seek. When you seek God in all you do, you will never be dissapointed. Blessings to all. Rev D
 
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abair

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Nothing makes you ready for such a tragedy
 
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flight316

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What it takes for one to be ready to be married is the willingness and commitment to put your spouse and children before you. You will have to sacrifice your for their well being. Even with that being said, its a roll of the dice. And in 2012 the dice are loaded! You must also be commited to daily prayer. You will have to have the ability accept the changes that occur with your spouse and children throughout the years. You'll have to have the internal fortitude to deal with your in-laws. Life as you knew it will cease to exist. You have entered into the twilight zone. May the force be with you. This is your mission if you choose to accept it. Now go out there and finance that diamond ring! Put that down payment on that beautiful home. Get that large gas guzzleling family vehicle. Embrace financial debt. Grab it by the horns! Walk down the greenmile, I mean ilse of bliss and lie on your bed of roses. And when you wake up just say to yourself. Its only reality. Lol
 
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psychomom

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Nothing makes you ready for such a tragedy
Dear child, what makes you refer to marriage as a tragedy?
I know we come from different cultures, so I do not understand what you mean.

As for me, I have been so blessed by God in my marriage to my wonderful husband.
Thirty-two years of joy. :) ♥
~ellie
 
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I was ready, she wasn't.
I am glad God intervened to stop it before there was any commitment.
I am glad that He opened my eyes to whom she really was.

To be there again?
That I pray about daily.

I know I am not ready to trust again.
I now my heart needs to heal.
I know I need to be closer to God.
I know I need to take my eyes off the idea.
I know I need to not look, in order to find her.
I know she is an intangible, out there.....
 

joshhuntnm

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here is a key verse to me: Philippians 1:9 (NIV)
9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,


It is not enough to love. We must love with knowledge and depth of insight. Teh more we learn the better we love. My wife and I have read more than a dozen books and read at least one a year.
 
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Bea22

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Run away and never look back! haha no its prob not too bad

But Green, your wording makes me laugh,

Tell us what?
Tell us you?
Tell us ready?