God – A key to a happy marriage
Bottom Line: To me this is about the least surprising thing ever.In today’s society it’s an opportunity to share information that helps make a difference. I don’t think it’s possible to achieve happiness in this life without God in your life. It’s why there’s so much truth to the saying that money can’t buy happiness. God, faith, don’t come with price tags. Notice how many wealthy people are miserable. Notice how many relatively poor people are happy. You might even say there’s a biblical connection between the two. What matters most is priceless. With all of that being said...
The Institute for Family Studies along with the Wheatley Institution, studied marriages across 11 countries (Argentina, Australia, Chile, Canada, Colombia, France, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, the United Kingdom, and the United States). During the study,5,000 families were studied across the spectrum and the conclusion was conclusive. Those with the best marriages, the happiest people and the largest families were all religiously engaged. Those who were least happy with their marriages, life generally and the smallest families lacked a belief system.
There were numerical elements to their study but to summarize numerically the average difference in outcome. It’s about 25%. In other words, couples connected by their faith average being 25% happier with their marriages, life and families that are also a quarter larger on average. Aside from the affirmation for families that prioritize their faith it might also provide a bit of a road map for those who aren’t happy or where they want to be in life. If your marriage isn’t where you want it to be, could this serve as a reminder of something that might be missing or lacking? If you’re seeking a relationship but aren’t finding/dating the right people – have you prioritized your faith and looked for like-minded people? Just a thought. As usual, including matters of faith, I’m simply going where the facts take me.