Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Favorite thoughts on Family Happiness


“Faith is not only a belief but a principle of action in all intelligent beings”
Pg.185

Prayer defined in the Bible Dictionary is “the process by which the will of the father and the will of the child are brought into correspondence with each other”
Pg. 185

President Thomas S. Monson has this advice from his sealer at the marriage altar on his wedding day:
“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 feelings toward one another.”
Pg. 196

Sanctification of marriage is a process by which secular aspects of one’s relationship are perceived as having spiritual significance.
Pg. 196

A key aspect of coming to view a relationship as sacred is to first include God as an active member of the relationship.
Pg. 196

Prayer is the means by which individuals may invite God to play an active role in their relationship.
Pg. 197


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