30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 16

God says it's not good for man to be alone. But, are we so critical of our husbands that they want to be alone? I have to admit I've had some times where I was critical, whiney and complaining so much my hubby actually left the house to get away from it. It's embarrassing to admit that...but, I'm learning. It is something I must remind myself daily...to be more encouraging and a lot less critical.

"And the LORD God said,"It is not good that man should be alone;I will make him a helper comparable to him." Genesis 2:18

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Days 10-13

Ok. I hate doing this...but, I have to consolidate these posts...again. I overused my hand..opened up the wound...it got worse...and extremely painful. The pain meds are making me sleepy... Doctor says I need to keep wrapping for several more weeks and I need to be more careful. Let's see...18 more days until we move and I'm supposed to take it easy?

Day 10: Today we need to show our hubby's some appreciation...instead of spending time criticizing...spend some time telling him how much you admire him.

Day 11: This day is about showing respect to you husband. One of those ways of showing respect is by submitting to our husband's authority and leadership.

Day 12: This day is about checking in with ourselves. Do we have unreasonable or unrealistic expectations of our husbands actions?

Day 13: Today is about the sexual relationship with our husbands. This one is a pretty important issue...especially to the men in our lives. We need to be sure to encourage your husbands in the areas of lovemaking. Could be fun.... :)

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Days 8 & 9

I'm doing two days in one post because the injury to my knuckle got infected...so I'm on antibiotics and pain killers and it's difficult to type with the bandage. I'm still able to work on being an encouragement to my hubby. :)

Day 8 is to be faithful and encourage faithfulness in our husbands.

Day 9 is to really take the time to listen to your husband. This isn't an easy task for me...I like to come up with answers when he doesn't necessarily want one from me. One of my goals is to work on truly listening to him.

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 7

Finances....one of the biggest reasons for marital problems. Today we are to let our husbands know how we appreciate how he handles the finances...whether or not he is strong or weak in this area. Not necessarily an easy thing to do if you feel you could do a better job. However, it's important that we figure out ways to encourage him in the areas that he does do well in and work together to create a sound budget.

"That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, that I may fill their treasuries." Proverbs 8:21

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 6

Sorry this is a day late. Spent a number of hours in the doctors office. I had an accident while cutting some fabric....took a chunk of skin out of my knuckle...my finger will be wrapped for several weeks until it heals. Pretty painful...and a real pain trying to do things (like typing).

Yesterdays challenge was to recognize and appreciate our husbands "creative gifts."
Dh's is definitely his people skills and his ability to work with extrememely difficult children. He's pretty amazing. :)

"Whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Cor. 31b

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 5

Todays challenge was to build our husband up in the eyes of others. I was able to make some postive comments about him in front of our ds14.

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers." Eph 4:29

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 4

Todays challenge is to let your husband know that you appreciate and value the work that he does. My challenge is that my husband was one of the many teachers in California who got a pink slip in the spring. His last paycheck came this past Friday. I'm working on keeping a positive attitude and not one of worry. I'm also trying to show him that I can be very frugal with the money that is coming in. And doing a lot of praying that the right job will come through for him.

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day 3

Todays encouragement challenge was to determine to not say anything negative to or about your husband. The idea is that you try to be encouraging instead. I did it! One thing I do know...when I am more positive and encouraging...everyone around me is more positive and encouraging.

"...love suffers long and is kind..." 1 Cor. 13:4

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge Day One

I decided to start the 30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge because I've heard some positive things about it. I'm hoping to see some positive changes in my relationship with my husband.
Todays challenge was to thank your husband for choosing you above all other women and to let him know that God put us together.

Is your husband confident that you love him?