This chapter was not a "main point and explanation" type chapter. Instead, for this chapter the author gave a survey to a hundred(s) women (not sure his exact count) asking how they were encouraging their husbands. Many of the responses were very similar to the points that we have already discussed in the first six chapters. So for today's post, I thought we would do the same thing. In the comments section, tell us something (kosher- last week's post was a bit out of character for this blog, I do not want to stay on that topic) that you are doing or plan to do to encourage the man in your life. And if you don't mind, some of us may use your ideas and tweek them for our husbands. It is all about encouraging other to good works.
Here are a few things that I have done over the last few weeks:
- Really listening to him talk about and participating in anything sports related. Between his favorite baseball team (Tampa Bay Rays) and the beginning of football/fantasy football season, he has so much to say. I have really been putting out an effort to listen, wanting to understand, the ins and outs of this interest of his. Lord willing, I will be helping him host the Fantasy football draft at our house (Grandma has already been called on to baby-sit so he can have all of my attention).
- Sent him text and FaceBook messages reminding him how much he is loved.
- Cards in the lunch box.
Good Morning Sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteLet's see...John and I have had a really rough past 2 months of just "waiting on God" for some things to happen in our life, and so he really has needed a lot of encouragement lately...let's just say there have been lots of emotional evenings due to stress and worry...so I've really had to use Scripture to remind him of God's promises, tell him I love him, be more affectionate, and pray more together. Nothing astronomical or expensive, but I've seen lots of positives from just being loving and consistent! Thanks for your post!
Chuck has been having a hard time with work so I have really listened to him and have told him how I am his biggest fan and that I am proud of him because of his christian attitude! I also tell him how much I appreciate him making the money for our family so I don't have to work! We also are reading a book together called "Radical" which has been a great activity that we do together. I also voice to him how he is such a great father to our kids! So, I guess my encouragement for my husband is mostly voicing my opinion about areas that he excels in! Thanks for the post and have loved reading your intake on the book!
ReplyDeleteKathy McCain