Preparing for a Successful Marriage

LOOKING BEYOND THE WEDDING

During the final months before the marriage, both of you will likely be very busy with arranging for the wedding. You can alleviate much of the  tension by being moderate.  An elaborate wedding may please relatives and the community, but it may leave newlyweds and their families physically exhausted and financially drained.  Some adherence to local customs is reasonable, but slavish and perhaps  competitive conformity can overshadow the meaning of the occasion and may rob you of the joy that you should have. While the feelings of others must be considerate, the groom is primarily responsible for  deciding what will go on a the wedding feast. -John 2:9. 

Remember that your wedding lasts just one day, but your marriage lasts a lifetime.  Avoid concentrating too  much on the act of getting married. Instead, look to Jehovah God  for guidance, and plan ahead for a life of being married.  Then you will have prepared well for a successful marriage.

Next time: CHAPTER THREE: Two Keys to a Lasting Marriage

From the book: The Secret of FAMILY HAPPINESS