(February's Theme from the Releif Society Declaration is: Dedicate ourselves to strengthening marriages.)
Dear Sisters,
As Sister Perkins has stated before, this year in Relief Society we are discussing priorities. The Relief Society proclamation has outlined the primary areas that we as sisters should be emphasizing. The presidency lesson each month will focus on a different one. February's focus will be on strengthening marriages.
As I've been thinking about what to teach regarding this topic, something occurred to me. Brother Babcock spoke on this issue last week in Sacrament meeting. Not only will we be discussing marriage in Relief Society, but Bishop Poteet has directed the organizations to teach about strengthening marriages for the fifth week Sunday lesson. The Marriage and Family Relations class is currently being presented during Sunday School. I don't think that it is at all a coincidence that the ward leadership is being inspired to focus efforts on this subject at this time. Obviously, the Lord needs us step up our efforts to build strong marriages and families.
As President David O. McKay said, “No other success can compensate for failure in the home." I believe that this statement relates to marriage as well as child-rearing. With so much turmoil in the world today, let us strive to strengthen our marriages, which will lead to stronger family units, making our homes places of refuge and peace.
Love,
Jamie, Cindy, Loree, Kathy
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