Christian Marriage Counselors
How to Choose a Christian Counselor
There is wisdom in a multitude of counselors the Bible says. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22. People who have tunnel vision, those who are locked into one way of thinking, are likely to miss the right road because they have closed their minds to any new options. We need the help of those who can enlarge our vision and broaden our perspective. Seek the advice of a professional and those who have a wealth of experience.
Using Christian Career Counseling
Make use of the Christian career counseling that may be available at your church. Church Christian career counselors can be an exceptional source of wisdom. They not only base their guidance on the Bible but are often less expensive than a counselor found in the phone book.
Choosing Christian Premarital Counseling
If you are a Christian couple pondering marriage it is also wise to start a Christian premarital counseling series with a certified Christian counselor. Through these series of meetings you will discover how well matched you may or may not be. It is far better to learn more about each other before you head to the altar rather than after you have been married for several years. God gave us marriage as a gift. Man and woman were created perfect for each other. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24. Find out if you are ready for this level of commitment before promising, in a public ceremony, yourselves to each other.
Seeking Christian Marriage Counselors
Seeking for Christian marriage counselors is the wisest thing to do at the first sign of problems. Living in the world today couples are bombarded from every side with temptations and distractions. It is no surprise that so many Christian marriages fail. Christian marriage counselors can be found at your church or your fellowship may be able to recommend a professional Christian marriage counselor if they do not have one on staff. Do not end a marriage without first seeking help and advice.
Do your homework before visiting any type of Christian counseling center or individual counselor. There are many counselors listed in the yellow pages and online. Call your pastor, who, by the way, may himself be a trained and certified Christian counselor. If he is not, ask for his advice on where to seek counseling. Listen to personal testimonies from friends, family members or colleagues who may have recently received some Christian counseling.Remember Proverbs 15:22: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
Christian marriage counselors can be costly. Many professional counselors may actually be covered by your health insurance or by the company you work for. Employers realize that if there employee is healthy emotionally and mentally they are a more productive worker. Do not hesitate to ask your boss or check with your insurance provider. Christian counseling services will also work with you on the fee schedule.
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