New Study Credits Prayer For Making Marriages Stronger
Earlier while on Twitter, I found someone retweet a Washington Post on article about prayer. Honestly, I wondered to myself "what have they said this time?"
But, I was surprised because I found that it actually gave prayer credit for making marriages stronger.
The findings are based on marriages where both partners pray together. The idea is that when the couples believe in prayer and do so regularly together they form a stronger bond in their faith in it. The study does not site that religion is necessary, but the simply action of both people coming together to seek prayer for resolution or comfort creates a different level of bond.
The study also states that often when one person does not believe in prayer, it may create adverse effects due to the fact that they are not united in the belief.
However, many participant stated that they seek prayer in times of disagreement or discussion which helps ease tension in the marriage and create stronger unity.
I am a strong believer in prayer and I think this study will open many people's eyes to prayer and how it can effect people.
Couples who share religious practices tend to be happier than those who don't, study says
By Donna St. George
Thursday, August 12, 2010
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/11/AR2010081101961.html