Pairing Off: The role of prayer in dating

By Julia Shumway, For the Deseret News

Published: Thursday, April 28 2011 6:00 a.m. MDT

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As we pray and hearken to the Spirit daily, we can know were on a path that has the Lords approval, and we dont have to be as nervous about making larger choices.

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Idaho Coug

Meridian, Idaho

I'm not sure it is as simple or clear as the author indicated - "Youll recognize the Lords answer through either the peace or anxiety you feel regarding the decision."

As humans we experience a range of emotions many of which can More..

11:52 a.m. April 28, 2011
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higv

Dietrich, ID

McConkie never asked who he should marry. The lord won't make that descision for us either. Some people pray on dates but I think McConkie said that was inappropriate creating an intimacy reserved for marriage.

INteresting is people that More..

7:28 a.m. April 28, 2011
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Shawnm750

Lehi, UT

I don't think the author is asserting that it's a one-prayer-one-answer scenario. I think the peace and anxiety she's referring to is in a more general sense. I think all people feel some level of anxiety about the person they are going to marry, but More..

2:06 p.m. April 28, 2011
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