HomeLife Appraisal

Are you married or single?*

I am called to the single life.

I have pledged to remain single throughout my life to give more time, resources and attention to Christian ministry and willingly sacrifice sexual intimacy to do so.
Does not apply

I HOPE TO MARRY: How intentional have you been in regards your future marriage?*

Check all that apply.

Pray about/for my future spouse.
Have kept myself sexually pure knowing my body is God's gift to my future spouse or I have repented of past sexual sin and committed to remain abstinent until married.
I have taken proactive steps toward finding a Godly mate.
Practice spiritual and physical disciplines to help me become the best gift possible to the person I marry.
Have attended pre-engagement or pre-marital counseling or other sessions to learn the Christian view of marriage so I can submit to its demands and expectations.
I did none of these.
Does not apply.

I am confident my marriage will be God-honoring and happy.*

Nurturing Intimacy: How intentional have you been?*

Check all that apply.

Had a "date night" twice or more per month to focus on one another without the children.
Wrote a note, gave a flower, or some other tangible expression of love at least twice per month.
Called during the day, sat down to chat, took walks together, or some other time of focused, non-task driven communication at least three times per week.
Prayed with my spouse at least twice per week.
Demonstrated meaningful touch and/or verbal affirmation at least once per day.
I did none of these.

Avoiding Dangers: How intentional have you been?*

Check all that apply.

Took steps to reduce risk on my marriage in vulnerable areas (bad temper, office relationships demeaning language, etc.) by maintaining boundaries, increasing accountability, etc.
Took care of myself physically and emotionally to be the best lifelong partner I can be.
Admitted I was wrong and apologized and/or forgave before going to bed after conflicts with my spouse.
I did none of these.

I am confident that my marriage will last until one of us dies.*

I believe my marriage, for the most part, is God-honoring and happy.*

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