Prayer in Marriages

There are many different things we can do to help gain a stronger marriage. President Monson talks about how he received advice from his sealer at his sealing about one way to make sure they do not stay mad at each other. The sealer told President Monson,"May I offer you newlyweds a formula which will ensure that any disagreement you may have will last no longer one day? Every night kneel by the side of your bed. One night, Brother Monson, you offer the prayer, aloud, on bended knee. The next night you, Sister Monson, offer the prayer, aloud, on bended knee. I can then assure you that any misunderstanding that develops during the day will vanish as you pray. You simply can't pray together and retain any but the best of feelings toward one another (Monson,2001,p.4)." 

What an amazing quote and principle to live by! I love this advice that this sealer gave to young President Monson and Sister Monson. When couples decide to pray together, they are both in inviting God into their lives. They are wanting and willing to bring the Spirit into their relationship and home.  When we pray, we are willing to humble ourselves and pray for our partner. When we pray for our partner, even though there may have been discord before, it can help make sure the tension is no longer there. Having prayer in a marriage may not solve every issue, but it definitely can help strengthen the love and bond you have for one another.

Couples should pray not only during troubling times, but also when life is God. Sometimes that is the hardest to remember, when things are going our way and we feel like we have everything we need. The only time we talk to our Heavenly Father should not be just when we need His help. We should also be praying to God for things that He has blessed us with or things that we are grateful for. As a couple draws closer to our Heavenly Father, the closer they will draw closer to each other. Prayer can not only help us during rough times, but also help strengthen the bonds that we have with our spouse.