"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers." Eph. 4:29
Another way to describe the positive side of this "30-Day Encouragement Challenge" is by using the word "edify," which means, "to build up." Negative comments only discourage and tear down. Positive comments encourage and build. Do you edify your husband before others, adding to his value in their eyes? This is especially important to other family members.
Do you praise your husband to his relatives, and yours? Does your husband's mother know how much you love him? How about your dad? Perhaps you can drop a word of praise into a conversation or letter. Be creative in letting your relatives know that you respect your husband, love him, and support him - in spite of whatever flaws and weaknesses he may have.
2 comments:
Although I love this verse, and I THINK I am pretty good at following through... I bet if we really asked my husband he would say otherwise. So, I asked him. I didn't like his answer but... that's what this is all about. I have never been one who likes to be praised or complimented so I don't think I am very mindful of giving praise or compliments (except for my kids). I pray that I can build my husband up and he will have the confidence to respond.
I'm with you, Sydney. This whole experience has held a mirror to my ministry in my home and I can't say I love what I see. But that's what the Christian life is about. Changing, SLOOOOOOOWLY changing, to be more like Jesus.
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