You're moving toward the home stretch of your 30-day challenge! Just a reminder of what you've committed:". . . This is my beloved, and this is my friend . . ." (Song of Solomon 5:16b)
- You can't say anything negative about your husband . . . to your husband . . . or to anyone else, about your husband.
- Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband . . . to your husband . . . and to someone else, about your husband!
Friends can be completely honest with each other, but friendships are strained when truth is not spoken in love. How are you speaking to your beloved? Are you so "used" to him that you don't appreciate the wonder of his friendship? That is your challenge today. Is your sweetheart your best friend? Does he know this? Have you told him, or do you assume he "just knows"?
Friendship is something that is cultivated through the good times and the bad. Friends can share their hearts, but they don't step on each other's hearts. The way to have and be a good friend is to cultivate and celebrate the relationship. As you end this "30-Day Encouragement Challenge," celebrate your friendship with your husband. Get alone and reflect on your beloved friend. Write him a letter, listing the qualities you admire and appreciate about him. If you are creative with words, write and frame a poem about him.
Perhaps you can prepare a special meal, just for the two of you, and read the letter or poem to him. Ask if you can pray for him, and if he is willing, thank God for your love and friendship, asking for His blessing on your home.
Encouragement, as you have seen these past 30 days, is a synonym for love in action. How has this challenge changed your heart and life, dear friend? Did God encourage you as you planned ways to encourage your husband? Were there difficult days where you simply needed to trust that God was working? Days when it was hard to leave the results to God?
Remember that God is faithful, and He will bless you for your willingness to obey Him. His ways are not our ways, and perhaps He will honor you in ways you do not expect, but one thing is sure—you will never be the same because of your commitment to be more like Christ!
Day 30! . . .What kinds of victories have you experienced in your home since you started the "30-Day Encouragement Challenge"? Would you take a moment to share these victories with us?.
I'm going to keep this simple and not let it get too wordy.
All I know is that this challenge has improved my marriage and how I see my husband.Not that I did not love or appreciate him before this challenge. . . because I did on both counts. wink, wink.
But... I guess you can say that this challenge has opened a new door to our relationship. . . more healthy communication. This challenge has helped strengthen our relationship. {and} finally. . . This challenged has helped me gain more admiration for my husband.
What I will say about my husband I will sum up in three words. . .
I am blessed.I am thankful for my marriage!
[here's to you finding your... ]
Peace...
I am second..
... for a, l & c. You are my sunshine(s).
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