Are you ready to build up your marriage and home by speaking a powerful word of affirmation?
You wouldn’t think a word could make such a difference.
But it does.
On some days, all the difference in the world.
The difference between tears or a smile.
Between slumped shoulders or a hug.
Between healing or hurt.
Between building up or tearing down.
Funny, how only a few words can turn around an entire day. Even turn around an entire heart.
I know. Because I’ve seen it happen right before my eyes.
I’ve heard my husband say to our youngest son, “I like the way God made you!” and watch that boy stand that much taller.
Then not too long ago, I told that same Man, “You are such a good daddy to our boys!” Something I figured he knew.
But he almost seemed surprised to hear it. Like it was a new revelation.
I guess it’s one of those things I’ve thought for a long time, but never got around to saying. Until last week.
And you could tell it meant the world for him to hear it.
Coming from me. Maybe especially coming from me.
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One powerful word at a time
But then it was my turn to be on the receiving end.
And that really did it.
It was a weekday and I was dashing between the laundry room and the kitchen. Chopping vegetables, then sorting dirty clothes. Slicing sausage, then changing out loads of laundry. Stirring the soup, then folding clean clothes.
Back and forth. Back and forth.
He was working on his computer downstairs but watched me from his chair.
Even in my hurry, I could feel his eyes on me.
Then I heard him say it.
He simply said, “You are amazing.”
Followed by, “Do you know how amazing you are?”
And I answered him honestly, “No, Honey. I don’t feel very amazing at all.”
“But you are.” Then he went on to list out a bunch of things that he appreciated about me and, quite frankly, several things I had no idea he’d even noticed.
And I smiled.
Then hugged.
And stood that much taller.
So yeah, our words matter. Because a kind and loving word can make all the difference in the world.
At least they do in our little world around here.
So we’re working on building up our home, one word at a time.
And I hope you are too.
From our home to yours,
Lisa Jacobson
A Word of Affirmation: Speaking Life to Your Spouse and Kids
Are you using the power of positive affirmation in the life of your spouse & kids? We sometimes forget that we are establishing the culture in our home by how we speak to each other . . . Don’t you want a positive, loving, life-filled marriage and family? This episode will challenge you and teach you how!
On the FAITHFUL LIFE podcast, Matt and I are talking all about how to build up your home with your words. We hope you’ll join us!
FAITHFUL LIFE podcast
Matt and Lisa Jacobson, authors of 100 Ways to Love Your Husband and 100 Ways to Love Your Wife, are the hosts of a weekly podcast to talk about what it means to be a biblical Christian in marriage, parenting, church, and culture. Matt and Lisa offer deep encouragement, along with practical steps and true-life stories, as we grow in walking the faithful life together.
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A 52-Week Devotional for the Deeper, Richer Marriage You Desire
An intimate, loving marriage is so much closer than you think
Imagine if, at the end of the year, despite your busy schedules and all the demands on your time and attention, you and your husband were more in sync, more connected, and more in love than ever before. Sounds amazing, right?
That kind of marriage is what is waiting for you as you read through the fifty-two weekly devotions in Loving Your Husband Well. Each entry includes a specific theme, related Scripture, a powerful devotion, thoughts for further reflection, practical ideas, and a prayer, all designed to help you love, cherish, and serve the man who shares life’s journey with you.
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