Day 17

Thing I Need to Tell My Husband

Day 17

"I understand that we have the power of life and death in our words. I choose life."

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Proverbs 25:11

Being able to communicate with your spouse is so important in a marriage. Here are a few simple rules that I hope will help:

1. Think First, Speak Second. If you say the first thing that pops into your head, you will probably wish you had left it unsaid.
2. Learn to Be a Good Listener: Far too many marriages are unsuccessful because one or both spouses simply don't make the effort to listen. Always listen carefully to your husband.
3. Don't be a Chronic Complainer. You will never whine your way to a happy marriage and men rarely respond to nagging, so don't even try it.
4. Be Trustworthy. Don't hedge the truth. Don't omit facts. Don't make promises you know you can't keep.
5. Be Encouraging. You should be your spouse's biggest fan. Not his his constant critic.

You have the power to lift your husband up or bring him down. When you learn to lift him up, you will soon discover you've lifted yourself up too.

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18