I was going through some old papers from some of my old classes at BYU in order to find some good info for this website we are putting together. I found a couple of papers from Dr. Barlow's class on Marriage Prep, and thought that those of you who aren't married might be interested in this. The first one is 10 key questions on preparation, and the second one is called the MAP, or "Marriage Action Plan" (hahaha). If you are wondering why you are still single, maybe this can help. (this is a good list to go off of!)
10 Key Questions on Preparation: (now, remember to be honest with yourself when you answer these questions. You may want to write these in your journal and periodically review them!)
10 Key Questions on Preparation: (now, remember to be honest with yourself when you answer these questions. You may want to write these in your journal and periodically review them!)
1. Do I want to marry? If not, why? (remember, this is from a marriage prep class...)
2. Within what period of time do I want to marry?
3. Am I ready for marriage? Why, or why not?
4. What could I do to better prepare for marriage?
5. What do I have to offer someone in marriage?
6. Do I believe I will eventually marry? Why or why not?
7. What am I presently doing to bring about my future marriage?
8. How do I feel about myself? (Remember: "Others will feel toward you how you feel toward yourself")
9. Am I currently available for marriage within the next 6-12 months if I found an appropriate marriage partner?
10. Is the person I am dating currently available for marriage within the next 6-12 months if he/she found an appropriate marriage partner? (Hint: If you don't know, ask!)
And here is the MAP (aka, Marriage Action Plan!)
1. If single: What are 12-15 things I can do in the next 12 months to find a marriage partner
2. If engaged: What are 6-12 things I can do during the engagement to improve our relationship in preparation for marriage?
3: If married: What are 6-12 things I can do during the next 3-6 months to improve my marital relationship?
OK, ok. Don't worry, I don't think about this stuff every day, but I thought this might benefit someone out there. So don't make fun of me for putting it up or think that I am one of those crazy obsessed girls. :) I do want to get married, of course, when I find someone that actually loves me and that I love and who will be right there with me through it all, (and be man enough to actually go for me if he wants me!) but I am not trying to beat down the doors of the guys to make it happen, after all, these things take time (and girls that do that are scary and I dont want to scare away the boys, no no no) and they happen when its the right time for us and for the other person, and the Lord won't hold us back from His promises, but if we do our part, and remember that He really is in control of it all, that it will happen when it is right for us. Happy hunting ;) And remember, have faith, have hope, and have fun!
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