The Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, said of those who would be part of His Church: “Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine” (D&C 38:27). And at the creation of man and woman, unity for them in marriage was not given as hope, it was a command! “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Gen. 2:24" Elder Henry B Eyring.
So how can we follow this command to be one with our spouses? This qoute tells me that oneness and unity is not only the same but ordained by God. Complete unity in marriage blesses us yes but spiritual unity will give us the power to create a spiritual haven in their home. Elder Eyring spoke of the sacrament prayers where we promise to take on us the name of Jesus Christ, to always remember him.He spoke of the power that comes into our lives and hearts to help us cultivate unity in the marriage relationship. If we put Jesus Christ first in our lives he will support us in all we do and bless us in our marriages and family life.
The best example I have of unity in marriage is my grandparents. There has never been a time where they were divided. Yes they disagreed on certain subjects but always were a united front in dicipline, teaching, correcting. Some family members say oh well grandpa just lets grandma do whatever she wants to avoid a fight. That is not true, they understand what their relationships is a partnership, they complement each other and the spirit of love and understanding is in their home and relationship. Yes no relationship is perfect but when we apply the atonement into our lives and relationships we can become one in spirit, in thought, in deed for our hearts and natures are changed. When we apply the atonement into our lives we truly can change for the better and everything that was broken before will be healed.I know when a couple truly loves each other and follows Christs teachings they can become oneflesh.
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