After King Lamoni had fallen to the earth as if he were dead, the Queen demonstrated some good principles that can be applied to marriage. First, when her husband was in apparent trouble, she sought help from the priesthood leader. Ammon could, and did, help her in a number of ways. Just like priesthood holders and leaders can help us when we are having difficulties. We can receive counsel, strength, perspective and healing from our priesthood leaders. The queen demonstrated great faith in her actions here. Exercising great faith on behalf of our spouse and those we love can be very beneficial.
Additionally, she did not give up on her husband when he was 'down'. Clearly he was in a troubling spot. Many around him had given up on him. It sounds like he actually stunk like he was dead. But his wife could see through the difficulties. She stood by him and did everything in her power to help him. She refused to smell his stink. She was there in his difficulties, and this allowed her to also be there and experience the great joy he also received through his deliverance. This is a great example of how to be a loving spouse. Too often, we see the opposite. Spouses complaining about the stink of their mate to others, rather than overlooking it and exercising faith in their behalf.
Later in the account, she continued to show her faith by watching over her husband until he awoke, as promised by Ammon. When he awoke he blessed God and then he blessed his wife. She was a great support and blessing to him. I am thankful for a spouse that is a great support and blessing to me, and who so often overlooks my stink. I desire the strength to be this kind of spouse.
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