I honestly wanted to skip some pages while reading just enough to fill the previous webpage with a general overview. But, there is one sentence that truly spoke to me...
"Learning to make decisions in the moment based on who you truly are, and taking actions based on love, kindness, and forgiveness, always with the highest spirit in mind, is the best way to avoid having regrets later."
When considering any possibilities, it may be necessary to tune out or disregard what everyone is saying to make sure the decision is in alignment with who you really are.
Any actions made out of love, kindness, and forgiveness isn't carried out in haste, but in patience. And of course they should'nt be made without seeking the Heavenly Father.
I won't get into details of my personal confirmation, but while reading I got the impression that this book is not just about marriage and I was right.
"Romantic relationships and the selection of a spouse are the core of the book; however, the skills and information I wish to share are not exclusively for seeking companionship. What you are learning...
...can be applied to any area of your life." T.D. Jakes
Bishop Jakes gives Five Crucial Components to Making Desicions. Click the link to see what they are before you take the next step.
Chaper |
Title |
Page |
| intro | Before You Decide | 1 |
| one | Before You Take the First Step | 13 |
| two | Before You Blame - Accept Responsibility | 31 |
| three | Before You Leave Junk in Your Trunk - Clean Up | 47 |
| four | Before You Lead - Decide on Your Team | 63 |
| five | Before You Join | 83 |
| six | Before You Decide to Love | 95 |
| seven | Before You Place Your Love Order | 109 |
| eight | Before You Commit - Research | 121 |
| nine | Before You Commit - Development | 135 |
| ten | Before You Get Engaged | 145 |
| eleven | Before You Marry | 163 |
| twelve | Before You Decide to Take a Risk for Marriage | 179 |
| thirteen | Before You Buy A House | 191 |
| fourteen | Before You Have Children | 205 |
| fifthteen | Before You Divorce | 221 |
| sixteen | Before You Settle for Less | 239 |
| seventeen | Before You Fight | 251 |
| eighteen | Before You Take Flight | 271 |
| nineteen | Before You Gamble | 285 |
| conclusion | Now You've Done It | 295 |