The Christian’s Guide to Mate Selection and Marital Preparation
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Because marriage requires a lifetime commitment, current lust based on physical attractions will not be able to stand the test of time. Time will certainly change most physical characteristics. Over time women may lose their hourglass figure (especially after childbearing), and age may cause her youthful appearance to wain. Also her hair may thin or gray. The decision to get married must have its roots deeper than temporal beauty. You must also consider that your choice of a marriage partner is a permanent one. It is not God’s intension that your spouse to be like a car that once it has accumulated some mileage; it’s traded in for a sleeker younger model. Maybe this truth can be illustrated in this way. Baskin Robins has 31 flavors of ice cream. The selection of a spouse is like choosing one flavor for life. If you choose chocolate because of lust, later you may find that chocolate almond would have provided both outer beauty and inner substance. When the sweetness of the outer beauty had faded the inner substance will carry the relationship into longevity.
Although sex is a powerful motivator especially for young single Christian adults at the height of their sexual awareness, this euphoric time in their life can cause them to be solely guided by passion and desire instead of sound logic and the wisdom of God. The ability to be a good bedfellow doesn’t qualify that person to have common sense or to be ambitious, neither does sex take the garbage out, wash the dishes or pay the bills. You will find out that after the intense urge to merge has been realized, other areas will become just as important. Your selection of a lifetime mate must take into consideration other relevant qualities.
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Over 60% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. The pain and emotional suffering of separation and divorce wreaks havoc not only on families of the world but in the body of Christ as well. Selecting the wrong partner or being ill prepared for marriage undoubtedly are two major factors contributing to the ever-growing divorce rate.
The Christian’s guide to mate selection and marital preparation will give the reader, Christians and non-Christians alike the insight, wisdom and practical strategies needed to select a competent compatible mate as well as prepare them for a long lasting lovable marriage. In this book, you will discover:
- What marriage really is
- 5 reasons why couples might refuse the counsel they so desperately need to make their marriage a success
- How to choose Mr. or Ms. Right
- The greatest mistakes people make when choosing a mate
- The role of your family of origin in mate selection (using the genogram)
- How to avoid defective dating
- How and why you should maximize your single life before getting married.
- Six qualities to look for in a mate
- Eight essential things you must understand before walking down the aisle.
- Understanding blended family issues when marrying someone that already has children
- What to do before you say “I Do”- Rules of engagement
- Preparing for the sacrifices of companionship
- And practical marital preparations.
This must read book is a prerequisite to a healthy happy marriage
About the Author
William Garrett Davis is a licensed Psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. He maintains a private practice in
With over 25 years of counseling experience, which includes Pastoral counseling at Kingdom Life Christian Center, his academic achievements, includes an under graduate degree from St. John's University and Graduate degrees from Covington Theological Seminary, International Theological Seminary and Hofstra University.
In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Dr. Davis has conducted a wide range of relationship seminars and workshops through the Tri-state area and the
Dr. Davis is an Integrative interactive therapist, with solution-focused and multi-generational therapy as his main emphasis. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.