http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/families-under-covenant?lang=eng
"(It is) imperative to love your (spouse) it will take faith and humility to put (their) interests above your own in the struggles of life." (gender pronouns changed)
**I know struggles will come, I need to remember to make sure that I support my husband through them and not burrow into my own needs and forget his.
Boyd K. Packer - April 1981, Marriage
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1981/04/marriage?lang=eng
"Marriage is yet safe, with all its sweet fulfillment, with all its joy and love. In marriage all of the worthy yearnings of the human soul, all that is physical and emotional and spiritual, can be fulfilled. Marriage is not without trials of many kinds. These tests forge virtue and strength. The tempering that comes in marriage and family life produces men and women who will someday be exalted."
**Marriage is a challenge. Yet, in marriage all things will be fulfilled, all yearning, all physical, emotional and spiritual challenges will be tested. When we are tested, and found faithful, we can be exalted someday.
Russell M. Nelson- October 2008, Celestial Marriage
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/celestial-marriage?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/celestial-marriage?lang=eng
"Mortal misunderstandings can make mischief in a marriage. In fact, each marriage starts with two built-in handicaps. It involves two imperfect people. Happiness can come to them only through their earnest effort. Just as harmony comes from an orchestra only when its members make a concerted effort, so harmony in marriage also requires a concerted effort. That effort will succeed if each partner will minimize personal demands and maximize actions of loving selflessness."
Harmony in marriage comes only when one esteems the welfare of his or her spouse among the highest of priorities. When that really happens, a celestial marriage becomes a reality, bringing great joy in this life and in the life to come."
**My marriage can be celestial like here on earth as I put my husband's needs above my own.
Russell M. Nelson - August 2001, Identify, Priority and Blessings
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/08/identity-priority-and-blessings?lang=eng&query=m+marriage+(name%3a"Russell+M.+Nelson")
"When mortal life is over, each of us will return to God, who gave us life. In a Judgment interview, I doubt that He will ask a surgeon, “How many operations did you perform?” or “Do you wish you had spent more time at the hospital?” But I know He will ask if Sister Nelson and I remained faithful to our covenants to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ and always remember Him. No doubt He will
carefully scrutinize my apostolic ministry, but that vital subject will probably be subordinated to His evaluation of my record as a husband and father."
**It's important to realize that we are going to be interviewed when we return home and we need to prepare for the questions. How did I treat my husband will be an important one.
Elder M. Russell Ballard- April 2012, That the Lost May Be Found
(ww.lds.org/general-conference/print/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng&clang=eng)
"Third, husbands and wives, you should be equal partners in your marriage. Read often and understand the proclamation on the family and follow it. Avoid unrighteous dominion in any form. No one owns a spouse or children; God is the Father of us all and has extended to us the privilege of our own family, which was previously only His, to help us become more like Him. As His children we should learn at home to love God and to know that we can ask Him for the help we need. Everyone, married or single, can be happy and supportive within whatever family you may have."
**Marriage is an equal partnership as ordained by God. God extends to us the privilege of having our own family. (AH HA! moment...) Which was previously only His. He did this to help us become more like Him.
(ww.lds.org/general-conference/print/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng&clang=eng)
"Third, husbands and wives, you should be equal partners in your marriage. Read often and understand the proclamation on the family and follow it. Avoid unrighteous dominion in any form. No one owns a spouse or children; God is the Father of us all and has extended to us the privilege of our own family, which was previously only His, to help us become more like Him. As His children we should learn at home to love God and to know that we can ask Him for the help we need. Everyone, married or single, can be happy and supportive within whatever family you may have."
**Marriage is an equal partnership as ordained by God. God extends to us the privilege of having our own family. (AH HA! moment...) Which was previously only His. He did this to help us become more like Him.
Richard G. Scott - April 2011, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng&query=marriage
"It is so rewarding to be married. Marriage is wonderful. In time you begin to think alike and have the same ideas and impressions. You have times when you are extremely happy, times of testing, and times of trial, but the Lord guides you through all of those growth experiences together."
**The Lord will guide you through the trials and tests of marriage and you can become as one.
Quentin L. Cook - April 2011, LDS Women Are Incredible!
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/lds-women-are-incredible?lang=eng&query=marriage
"Our doctrine is clear: Women are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves them. Wives are equal to their husbands. Marriage requires a full partnership where wives and husbands work side by side to meet the needs of the family."
**Marriage is a full partnership where we work side by side as equals. This is by the design of our Heavenly Father who loves us.
Dallin H. Oaks - April 2011, Desire
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng
"All should desire and seriously work to secure a marriage for eternity. Those who already have a temple marriage should do all they can to preserve it. Those who are single should desire a temple marriage and exert priority efforts to obtain it. "
**Exert your efforts to either preserve your existing temple marriage, or obtain a worthy eternal companion.
Boyd K. Packer - October 2010, Cleansing the Inner Vessel
"There is something very liberating when an individual determines of his or her own free will to be obedient to our Father and our God and expresses that willingness to Him in prayer.
When we obey, we can enjoy these powers in the covenant of marriage. From our fountains of life will spring our children, our family. Love between husband and wife can be constant and bring fulfillment and contentment all the days of our lives."
**When we understand that our Father wants us to be happily married in a covenant marriage, then we will have peace and contentment in our lives because He will bless us for our obedience.
Thomas S. Monson - April 2005, Be Thou an Example
"There is no scene so sweet, no time so sacred as that very special day of your marriage. Then and there you glimpse celestial joy."
**Our marriage can be a special glimpse into eternity and the seed of celestial joy is planted there.
Thomas S. Monson - October 1988, Hallmarks of a Happy Home
"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.”
"Pattern of Prayer, Library of Learning, Legacy of Love and a Treasury of Testimony"
** Pray together, read good books, love one another and treasure and share your testimony with each other.
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