I am always looking for tools to help me love and serve my husband more effectively. Left to myself I will go about my days without regard to doing this consistently. I recently came across an excellent list of 10 ways to encourage our husbands during the work week. A couple of these are aimed at husbands toward their wives, but the tips will work either way.
In the midst of your busy days at home with your children, how often do you stop to think about how hard your husband is working to provide for your family?
Has it been awhile since you communicated your heartfelt gratitude to him? How well do you encourage him when he walks through the door? Here is another article that offers practical advice on the type of encouragement that our husbands not only need, but desire from us.
Ponder these ideas, and let's secretly work at surprising them while they're at work next week, and encouraging them when they come home. After all, there will be a day when our children are grown and leading lives of their own. We don't want to neglect the one we've been called to love and serve "until death us do part." Oh, let us know what you did - maybe your ideas will spark someone else to do the same!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Debi
Debi
This was such a timely post. I was searching for something special for David on Valentines Day, because 25 years ago on v-day he proposed. As I searched the web, I saw some books about love (100 things I love about you, etc.) I thought-hey I can write a personalized one. It will be more meaningful and thrifty too! The suggestions in your blog will really help.
I have been reading Gary Thomas' book Sacred Influence since Sunday, and it goes right along with this theme. I needed to be reminded how much David needs my encouragement.
God bless for being timely and in tune with His Spirit.
Rose
Posted by: Rose Coverston | February 01, 2008 at 02:34 PM