Day Four of the 30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge found at: http://www.reviveourhearts.com/topics/30-day-challenge.php
Day Four:
"...let him labor, working with his hands what is good..." Eph. 4:28
We are all accountable for the things we say, both negative and positive words. Have you embraced the challenge to speak only positive things to your husband and to others about him? Here's a suggestion that touches the core of your husband's world.
Some women take their husband's career for granted, and they show it in many ways. Do you "dump" on your husband at the end of the workday, or do you strengthen and encourage him with your words? A wise wife will make her husband feel that she values and appreciates his work. Let him know that you are glad he is a hard worker. Take opportunities to praise his diligence and resourcefulness to others.
If your husband is out of work, unable to work, or refuses to work, you'll need to be more creative. Praise him for a character quality that you see in him that would be a vital part of a successful career - such as persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, good with people, good listener, determination, etc.
My Take:
I have gotten so much feedback from people wanting to begin this challenge. I pray we all stay committed and encouraged. I pray that you each are strengthened, protected from spiritual warfare, and that all of our marriages grow stronger and glorify the Lord.
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- Dana
- My husband, Jonathan, and I are members of Wycliffe Bible Translators and are currently preparing to be full-time, life-long, overseas missionaries in Tanzania, East Africa. Our passion is to see God’s Word transform lives and begin or deepen their relationships with Jesus Christ. Our vision is to provide Scripture and other materials to people groups around the world in their heart language in a way they can understand using various forms of non-print media. You can find out more on our website, www.jonathananddana.com. Welcome to our journey...
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Hey girls!
I just wanted to encourage you to start thanking your husbands for doing those daily chores and things that we usually don't thank them for. For example.....Yesterday morning, I noticed a "to do" list on the kitchen counter, which Kenny had created for himself to do. When I looked at that list, I became convicted. Convicted...because he organizes himself to do so many things... things that I just take for granted that he's going to take care of. Well, I decided to thank him specifically for all that he has been doing (from keeping track of our budget....to buying the big giant bag of dog food every month!) He left for work yesterday with a big smile on his face! And......the best part.....when I got home from work late last night, he had dinner all ready and on the table!
So ladies, don't forget to thank your husbands for what they do....even the little things! You will bless them...more than you know!
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