Happy Valentine's Day!
My mom drove in from New York today to visit us and babysit Jonah so Greg and I can have a date on Valentine's Day. I miss my mom SO much, since I didn't get to see her at Christmas. I'm so glad that she's here. Jonah and I are going to drive to New York with my mom next week and we'll be back the following weekend. We'll miss Daddy, but he's going to meet us halfway for the trip back.
How appropriate that today's challenge is about loving our husbands and letting them love us.
Hope you have a wonderful day in Christ's love.
Day Three:"...love suffers long, and is kind..." 1 Cor. 13:4
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Phil. 4:19
Love indeed suffers long and is kind. As you consider your Encouragement Challenge, determine today that you will not say anything negative to or about your husband. Speak kindly to him with words of genuine encouragement.
If your husband is considerate of your needs, let him know that you have noticed. Thank him for his kindness and consideration. Thank the Lord that your husband knows how to be both tough and tender.
Sometimes it's difficult for a man to be gentle, kind or tender - especially if he hasn't had role models in these areas. If he's not a considerate person, appeal to him for help without complaining. Let him know that it's hard for you to handle some things alone. Then, when he moves in to help, don't insist that he do it your way. Be glad that he is responding, and express your gratitude.
Ultimately, you can't expect your husband to make you feel more secure, loved, etc. Remember that only God can meet the deepest needs of your heart.
2 comments:
Have a great time w/ your mom in New York! How fun!
Jonah has gotten to be such a cutie, Pollyanna. It's hard to believe that he's already nine months old! Thanks for these encouragement posts. I'll pass them on.
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