Repentance, Forgiveness and Prayer

Three very important words for a marriage. These three principles are ones we talk about a lot in church and there is no surprise there because they are important during every season of our lives and marriage is no acception.

Prayer: 

Prayer is how we communicate with our Heavenly Father. It is how we thank him for the blessings he gives us everyday and it is when we ask him our questions and ask him for help. It is a beautiful way for us to humble ourselves before our Father in Heaven and let him know that we love him and will always need him.

Specifically in a marriage it can bring us closer during the good and bad times. "including God in the relationship through prayer helps people to view their partner through God's eyes and come to view the relationship as holy and sacred." (2012).

Repentance and Forgiveness:

This can be a hard one sometimes. This time instead of humbling ourselves before God we need to humble ourselves before other human beings, other mortals. Although this can be hard to do these principles are very important, if not crucial, in a marriage. In my five years of being married I know that I would not be able to count the amount of times I have had to say sorry and ask for forgiveness from my husband on one or even both my hands.

"In families, repentance and forgiveness blend into an interactive process that is strengthened by family members' commitment to each other." (2012). Forgiving each other in a family will only allow your relationships to grow stronger and closer. Repenting will help your relationships grow, especially your relationship with the Lord.

Resources:
Hawkins, Alan J. , Dollahite, David C. , Draper, Thomas W. (2012). Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University