Ready & Waiting: A Biblical Approach to Singleness, Dating, and Preparation for Marriage STUDY GUIDE

Do you spend more time thinking about marriage or preparing for marriage? If you limit yourself to thinking about marriage rather than actually preparing for it, can you really expect to succeed once you say "I do"?

Preparation, both emotional and spiritual, is critical to a successful, long-lasting relationship. But don't wait until you meet someone to begin the process of preparing. Start now! Wherever you are on the relationship timeline, the Ready and Waiting study guide can help.

This study guide can be used as a standalone tool or to help you apply what you learned in the Ready and Waiting book. Either way, it will deepen your understanding of biblical principles and strengthen your relationships.

In these pages, you will answer the following vital questions:

• Where can I find contentment?
• Who is controlling my desires?
• What is "active" waiting?
• How do I handle the differences between choosing and settling?
• Help! How can I develop patience?
• Can two people disagree and still have healthy communication?
• What can I do to resolve conflict?
• What are the keys to forgiveness?

Your answers to these questions can mean the difference between a marriage that ends in disaster and one that is long-lasting and fulfilling.