A Journey Together

A Journey Together

An initial conversation to reflect on what you’ve already learned about yourselves and your relationship, discuss your wedding plans, and map out a clear and intentional path for your premarital and marital journey together.

SESSION GOAL: The couple will reflect on their learning from the Investing in OUR Marriage handout and The 16 Personalities Assessment, discuss the wedding details, and make a plan for the next pre-marital counseling sessions.

SESSION FLOW:

• Watch Wedding Fail

• Work through Session ONE Slide Deck

• Consult Readings/handouts

  • None

• Set Dates/Times for Future Counseling Sessions

HOMEWORK:

• SET a reminder on your calendar to get your marriage license at least ONE week prior to the wedding date.

• Brainstorm on the following:

  • What is the value of having a biblical, Christian marriage and laying a good foundation?

  • What all goes into a great marriage foundation?

• Craft a vision/mission statement for your marriage and family.

  • Visions and goals don’t have the impact as habit do. Based on the habits you currently practice, how healthy a marriage are you creating?

• Optional: Individually, develop a Family Genogram (on the slide deck) to give you insights into what you are each bringing to the marriage. “We often don’t marry just one person, but that person’s family and their habits, customs, and patterns.