Prayer Strengthens Marriage

Going along with the importance of family prayer is the importance and healing power of prayer in a marriage.

President Monson says, "May I offer newlyweds a formula which will ensure that any disagreement you may have will last no longer than one day? Every night kneel by the side of your bed....I can 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."

"A key aspect of coming to view a relationship as sacred is to first include God as an active member of the relationship" (Lambert, 196).

Prayer is the means by which individuals may invite God to play an active role in their relationship." (Lambert). In marriage, there is a triangle when God is included and is at the apex of the triangle. When two people individually strive to become closer to God, they will automatically become closer to each other.