Greatest Possession

Nathan and I were married in the Las Vegas temple on August 14th of this year.  When we were married we received a packet from the temple.  Inside were many things such as The Family: A Proclamation to the World, The Living Christ, our marriage license and many more things.  One of which was a printout of this quote which has become on of my very most favorite quotes.  I love the counsel it gives.  It is true! Many couples don't apply these principles but I have seen many that have and I have seen the blessings.  Nathan and I strive to live these and we see and feel the difference in our marriage.  Satan wants to destroy marriages.  We must do all we can to fight against his efforts.  We will win if we hold to the rod.  Something Brandi told me a few months ago has always stayed with me.  (its not a direct quote but this is what I remember and think about a lot!!) "if you miss one morning prayer as a couple or individually Satan has just broken in and starts working.  Little things start to annoy you and the spirit starts to go away. But when you hold fast, don't let anything get in the way, pray and read together, praying every day for love and protection from pride, greed, the evils of the world the spirit comes into your marriage and you are strong.  DON'T MISS A DAY!! NOT ONE DAY!!!"

"I could wish for you nothing better than a good marriage, a happy marriage, a marriage fruitful in the sweet and satisfying things of life. Your marriage will not be excellent if it is marred with argument, if it is filled with disrespect one for another, if there is any lack of loyalty or devotion to one another.  Cherish your spouse as the greatest possession of your life and treat him or her accordingly.  Make it your constant goal to add to the happiness and comfort of your companion.  Never permit yourself to let down in your affection, or your respect, or your faith in one another.  Be excellent in every way."
-President Gordan B. Hinckley (Ensign, Sept 1999)