It helps the bad times feel more bearable.
It makes the good times even more joyful.
Encouragement is magic for your marriage relationship.
In this episode, Sarah shares how Nathan's encouragement transformed her late nights staying up creating her Catholic French language course, French with St. Thérèse.
Learn five aspects to becoming a better encourager in your marriage, and learn what NOT to do when your husband or wife is struggling.
1. Know you are aligned with the voice of God's affirming love. The enemy's voice is harsh and critical. The Lord's voice is gentle, loving, and encouraging. You are a conduit of that love when you encourage your husband or wife.
2. You have to have a hopeful, positive big-picture perspective on the future rooted in God's goodness and ultimate victory.
3. You can boost your encouragement powers by layering on helpful practical gestures, such as bringing them a tea. Show you support what they're trying to do by pitching in to support them tangibly in some way.
4. Be specific in your affirmations. "You are amazing!" is a great start; "You handled that specific situation really well" is even better. Point to their specific victories and achievements, even if they are internal victories. "You kept your cool while you got that done. That was admirable!"
5. Give comfort. Reassurance can keep a spiral from getting out of hand.
Wives, do you dismiss your husband's encouragement to you? Learn to graciously receive and believe the encouragement and reassurance he offers you. Learn to ask for this if you're not getting it. These are choices you can make.
Learn how and why to avoid sabotaging encouragement by offering unsolicited practical advice.
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