Successful Mid-Life Marriages
Prayer Helps Strengthen and Heal Relationships “Successful marriages are established and maintained on principles of … prayer ” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World). Several years ago, I placed a high priority on exercise and getting into the best shape I could. I exercised a lot. I woke up early each morning (5-6 times a week) to exercise for 30-60 minutes. Whether I exercised with a group of friends or in the privacy of my home doing Zumba, yoga, HIIT training, weight lifting, or cardio, no matter what I gave my very best! I was also careful with what I ate. I didn’t work out extremely hard just to disappoint myself later by eating unhealthily. Exercising and taking care of my body was something I thought about every day. It was a significant priority and I respected the effort I exerted. So, how come sometimes tangible things (like our bodies) receive so much attention but important eternal matters (like our relationships) get overlooked? What kind of marriag...