Formula for Strengthening Families

It's always the small seemingly mundane decisions that we make multiple times a day that determine who we are.  Making small seemingly unimportant bad choices can easily snowball very quickly Into a downward spiral.  That's why it's so important to do the little things that keep us on the straight and narrow path holding to the iron rod.

The two major things we need to do daily to give us the spiritual energy to withstand the world and all the fiery darts that the adversary throws at us is personal scripture study and personal prayer.  It's such a seemingly small, easy thing to do every day.  Yet so many people struggle with this simple task.

And the best way to hold families together in these trying times where Satan so easily deceives is to hold daily family prayer and daily family scripture study.  And weekly family home evening.  These simple things only take a few minutes every day -- but are so powerful in strengthening families.  Many different prophets and apostles have spoken on the subject.

Here's just one, a quote I received in my daily messages yesterday.

"Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results."

—David A. Bednar, "More Diligent and Concerned at Home"

This Is a powerful quote from Elder David A. Bednar, of the quorum of the 12 apostles. It really is a simple, yet powerful formula. Read your scriptures and say your prayers everyday and you will soon notice a dramatic increase in your spirituality. Do it together as a family and your family will be strengthened as you become united and your entire family will be elevated to a higher spiritual plane.

That's my two cents.