When I communicate to my husband
that his work is good or pleasing to me either with a smile or words, it really
does so much for him, and it is encouraging for me as a wife to know that this
means so much to him. It is fulfilling
to encourage him.
How
I can know it is encouraging to my man to speak words of affirmation to him is
that it is encouraging through affirmation for me to hear those words from
him. I know words of assurance are a
relief to me, and it is a relief for everyone really, who needs that affirmation
and approval. My husband told me simply,
“You’re doing a good job,” as he was relaxing on a chair after work. He was referring to a chore I was in the
middle of doing. It just made me so
content as I thought on his words as I finished the chore. I wonder how content a husband must feel who
hears similar from his wife? I had heard
before I was married that husbands respond so so very well to words of
affirmation, and it’s so true I have found!
These words include words of submission, adoration, and
affirmation. These words are ultimately
words of approval. A man truly can live
so much better with generous doses of words of affirmation from his wife each
day!
Agreed! Our words and actions and attitudes are so powerful! May we always use them for good! This reminds me of a 30 day husband encouragement challenge i accidentally came across online when I was looking for your blog the other day. I have started it and have been amazed at how powerful it's been already! Here's a link if you want to check it out: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/30-day-husband-encouragement-challenge/
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thank you for the reminder, Lindsey! In the months I've known you, I can hear and see your heart's cry is to love and honor your husband. You've blessed my life!
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