Now, I have thought a lot lately about you young men who are of an age to marry but who have not yet felt to do so. I see lovely young ladies who desire to be married and to raise families, and yet their opportunities are limited because so many young men are postponing marriage....
I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save. It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work.
Brethren, there is a point at which it’s time to think seriously about marriage and to seek a companion with whom you want to spend eternity. If you choose wisely and if you are committed to the success of your marriage, there is nothing in this life which will bring you greater happiness."
Thanks President Monson.
Getting married at my age is somewhat looked down on by some members. Believe me I've prayed and pondered if I'm making the right choice. Time after time I have felt peace with this decision. Jordan and I frequently pray together about the matter also. I think i'm kinda experiencing the calm before the storm back wards. Right now its storming down on us like crazy. I'm starting to think that righteous decisions don't go with out persecution and that's okay. If anything, the trials we are facing with the decision to eventually be married has only strengthened my testimony on the matter. Now with that being said, I know marriage won't be a cake walk, it be will tough. But, I would rather go through the tough times being married, having a constant best friend than a soon to be college student alone. Or living with other woman, and no offense to you roomies but that's not something i want for myself. The only roommate i want is my eternal companion. And quite frankly I don't see anything wrong with that.
It's kind of a silly thing that the one lesson always taught to us,, to enter the house of the lord worthily is the decision we ARE making and its looked down upon.. maybe instead of looking down at us, you should get down on your knee's and ask for yourself.
I believe this decision is between God, Jordan, and I.
The temple,,
we're going there someday...(:








