How prayer strengthens relationships in good times, and heal relationships in bad times.

Prayer is also something is asked about whether it helps a family grow closer together or not, i believe that it does, and that it gives the family that hope and help are ahead. I think that it is similar to faith, that we as a family feel the need for the spiritual connection and the love that it shows we have for each other. In the book successful marriages and families. They Quote President Thomas S. Monson, he shared a story about the advice given to him and his new wife on their wedding day, the advice given to them was this, "May I offer you 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. 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)." That was it, that sealer gave them the most simple formula to pray together every night. Now that is sometimes easier said then done, we get so caught up in life which make us a little more irritable, so i think the solution is prayer. As was said in this advice. It starts with a couple praying to the lord asking about the things they should be doing to strengthen the relationship that they have with each other and the relationship that they have with others around them. Then from there they are able to receive divine revelation to guide and direct their family in the best way. Prayer also helps safeguard you for when hard time come up the book also talks about this they said, "Conflict is a universal part of marriage. For many, unresolved contention eventually leads to the dissolution of the marriage. Prayer, however, can help protect couples from divorce by healing the relationship and restoring harmony to the marriage."I believe this to be true, even though it may not be the only way or solution to save a marriage it is a very good tool to have. I know that prayer will help strengthen but it will also help protect and guide families in a way that they are able to be better people. I have a challenge for you guys now at this time in your life make the effort to say constant and heartfelt prayers i promise that they will bless your life for years to come.