Monday, August 06, 2012

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge - Day 1

30dayhusbandchallenge

After my post yesterday about our roles as loving wives and how sometimes it can be misconstrued as weakness or doormats, I decided that I needed to do this 30 day challenge that I've been wanting to try for a very long time.  It is one of the challenges at Revive Our Hearts.

I don't think that our husbands get the recognition and love they deserve, I don't think they are prayed for enough, I don't think they are told enough what they mean to us and it's time that we did something to change that, at least for the next 30 days.

I will be keeping a record of sorts here on the blog, letting you know each day how it went.

It's exciting to think of the changes and blessings that the next month will bring.


Here's what this month will be all about:

  • 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!

I know that often it's easy to get frustrated and say an unkind word, to attack, to demean or to disrespect your spouse without even thinking of how hurtful that can be.  I'm not going to lie and say that I've never done that, I have, but I've also tried very hard for the past few years to change the way I talk to my husband, to be calm, to be rational, to be understanding, which in turn makes him react the same way with me.

You don't have to do a whole post on your blog, although if you do as a way to keep track of the changes you're noticing in your own marriage, I would LOVE to come by and visit :) 

But if you do join in, I would like it if you would leave your name on the linky list below, just so that we can see who is joining in and who is on this journey with us, I think it would be extremely helpful to us all knowing how many others are following along :)

So here's day 1, hope you're ready, because I'm really excited to get started.

Day One:

"The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life." Prov. 31:11-12

To help you get started, have you ever thanked your husband for "choosing you" above all other women? He found you attractive as a person, and appreciated you. Though many circumstances in your marriage may have changed, let your husband know that you are glad God led you together, and that you want to be a blessing to him for the rest of your marriage. Let him know that he can trust you to be in his corner.

One of the best opportunities to express your gratitude is first thing in the morning. How do you greet your husband each morning? Is he confident in your love? Give him a "wake up call" that he'll never forget-a big "I love you" and an "I'm so glad I'm your wife!"

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Funny enough, I just had this conversation with my husband last week and it was started by him.  He sent me a text message in the middle of the day that simply said "Thank you for loving me, I love you very much"

We often tell each other just how happy we are and how much we love the other, how thankful we are to be married and even though it will be 14 years of marriage on Sunday, we love each other more than the day we met. 

So go on and let your husband know how you feel and thank him for choosing you, you will be surprised how he reacts, especially if you haven't told him anything like this in a long time :)


13 comments:

Mari said...

I like this - and your ideas for today too!

Michelle B. said...

Thanks for this! Perfect timing. I will be participating but don't have a blog so don't think I can do Linky.

Danielle said...

I love this! Not sure if I will post about it, but I'll try! :o)

Naomi said...

I think this is a wonderful thing to do. I have been married to my husband for just over a year now and I feel we are just leaving the 'newlywed' phase so will really try to do this.

I feel really glad that our schedule means that we can and so do get up together every morning and we always go to bed together each evening. I never sleep before telling him how much he means to me and 'I love you' is always one of the first things I tell him in the mornings.

I will add to the linky but I'm not sure if I will post about it yet.

xxx

NITA said...

We are totally stressed over trying to sell our house & everything in storage..so for his BD I gave him 1- forgiveness & money to pay on a loan he shouldn't have taken out 2- Assurance that the house will sale 3- Happiness that no matter where we are at we will be happy 4- Love that all we need is each other............your teachings are excellent!!

Anita Philipps said...

Just left him a note where I know he'll find it. =)

Anita Philipps said...

Just left him a note where I know he'll find it. =)

Lois Christensen said...

I love this! Thank you!

Eden said...

Love this! I did it yesterday. Can't wait to see what today's will be!!!

carmelvineyard said...

Hi! I am wanting to encourage and love on my husband after 9 weeks of separation (not military, he did visit some) and a move. We are still not as in sync as we normally are, and had a severe disagreement yesterday. So when I thanked him later he basically asked if I was ok. So I had to explain the whole thing to him. :)

I've already asked him to print something for me (printer's still not set up) today, and thanked him for it. :)

Tina said...

I'm not sure how old this post is but I'm going to start this challenge today and so is my niece. Thank you for this.

Tina said...

I'm not sure how old this post is but I'm going to start this challenge today and so is my niece. Thank you for this.

Sandy J said...

I really enjoyed doing this when you originally posted it. I came searching for it because I want to do it again. This year seems to be extra busy for my hubby and I want to make sure he knows just how much I appreciate him.