Engagement: Preparing for Marriage

31-Day Devotionals for Life

by Michael Greig McKinley

As you prepare for marriage, much of your attention is fixed on your future spouse―and that’s a good thing! But have you prepared yourself for the ways that marriage will help you to know and image God? God created marriage to demonstrate his love and character in a special way―both to you and to those around you. In light of this, it’s a great idea to reflect on how God’s gospel love will be displayed in your relationship after the wedding. Have you explored the story you are telling? Using daily devotional readings, reflection questions, and practical action points, Mike McKinley guides you to prepare your heart for the wonderful (and often sanctifying) calling to love another person in a way that manifests God’s love for his people.

Genres: Christian, Relationships

96 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2020

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This didn't give 5 stars because the first few chapters reflect replacement theology which I don't believe, but even in those chapters, the author's points were beneficial. This is not a full pre-marital counseling book, but it is full of Biblical instruction that will benefit your upcoming marriage. Especially if you have a longer engagement or limited pre-marital counseling, this is a good resource to think through important aspects of your marriage.

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best and most encouraging reads of the year for me so far. McKinley packs in rich theology through many practical topics in this small 31-day devotional. It was a helpful guide and encouraging book to read alongside my fiance in our season of engagement. I am thankful and encouraged by Pastor McKinley's work, I would recommend 10/10 to anyone who is engaged.

[Brett Nakashima · Rating 5 out of 5]

If God is a husband, then marriage is not merely a social construct or even primarily a way for people to find companionship and start a family. Instead, marriage is fundamentally a picture of God’s love. It is a way for us to understand and display the depth and intensity of the love God has for His people.

[Joe Long · Rating 2 out of 5]

Recommended for us during pre-marital counseling. Not a bad book as far as devotionals go. Material wasn’t as deep as I imagined it would be, and it doesn’t help that my wife and I had already read half a dozen pre-marital books together.

[Kenna Traver · Rating 5 out of 5]

… I definitely already left a review but she disappeared I guess

This book was an encouragement to me & david as we walked through engagement! My favorite aspect of it was how gospel centered it was, how it opened the floor for deeper spiritual conversations, & how it grew our prayer life.

[Nick Roark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent