How the Sacrament relates to Marriage

One of the most important lessons we learn through our religion and through the counsel of our church leaders is that men and women are equal in marriage, in parenting and eternal life. I think that this principle comes as a comfort to those who have been in relationships that have not otherwise been equal and fair. President Eyring in his talk, “That We May Be One” Ensign April 1998 he gives counsel to refer to the sacrament blessing as direct steps in becoming closer and one with your spouse. He talks about how remembering we are Heavenly Father’s children, can change our nature and allow us to be mindful of our Father in heaven and the fact that we belong to him. Understanding this and keeping this in our thoughts help us to be more like Christ.


“They are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them” D&C 20:77
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He also talks about the second part of the prayer “we promise always to remember Him. We do that every time we pray in His name. Especially when we ask for His forgiveness, as we must do often, we remember Him.” This brings us closer to unity because as a family if we remember him as central to the home and happiness, remember him in our prayers and family councils, we are drawn together and the spirit resides in the home-bringing unity.

This week, I felt that one of the major focuses was the direction to hold family councils often. Why do we need to do this? What is the benefit? There are so many benefits to holding family council. My husband and I have started a family council since we were engaged. We would just get together on Sunday afternoon and go over our weeks, and sometimes make plans for our future. We still do them 4 years later and they are so beneficial.

1. Henry B. Eyring, "That We May Be One" Ensign, May 1998, 66.