Marriage Preparation

Ptr. Ruel discussing the last topic

At last! The last leg of our pre-marriage seminar concluded yesterday. Well, somehow we miss it... ('_') But as Pastor Ruel said, this seminars that we are required to attend is not to prepare us for the wedding but instead to prepare us for the life after the wedding.

So here goes:

LESSON 4: KNOW YOUR PRIORITIES

In making any decisions we should always know our priorities. Listing your set of priorities according to importance is essential as this keeps us in track of what should be done and still to be done. This is most especially true not only during the wedding preparation but through married life. Being both Christians, Noel & I both agreed to follow this set of priorities: God, Spouse, Children, Work and Ministry. Place God as the first priority and as the center of your relationship, we'll surely never go wrong. (^_^)

Sub-Topic: ROMANCE & INTIMACY - How to have romance in your marriage

1. Recognize & remove hindrances out of God's way such as selfishness, unresolved issues, fear, wrong priorities and self-sufficiency
2. Have meaningful conversations
3. Abound in grace
4. Nurture & Cherish one another
5. Be consistent in the little things you do for your spouse
6. Enjoy each other (^_^)

LESSON 5: LOYALTY & FAITHFULNESS

• Loyalty and faithfulness means staying together AT ALL COST. (We'll definitely make sure of this one!)
• Loyalty and faithfulness means fulfilling your spouse's needs at all times.
• Loyalty and faithfulness means seeking help instead of seeking a way out. (Divorce or Separation should never be an option) 

LESSON 6: WHAT MAKES A WEDDING CHRISTIAN?

Out of all the points on this lesson, one thing really struck us...

A WEDDING IS A COVENANT WITNESSED BY HEAVEN AND EARTH! This is much larger than two people talking to or loving each other. God is present and the covenant is witnessed by heaven and earth alike whether you only have 10 guests or 1000 guests. Bear in mind that God is the guest of honor as He is honored when two mature individuals enter into marriage according to His will.

Let's bear in mind that the WEDDING CEREMONY is the main event and has more significance than the reception that follows. So.. let's not fuss too much on details. (*_^)

And there it goes.. Happy wedding preparations leading to happy married life!

I vandalized Noel's name badge while it's on his chest! Art huh?