Words Matter! | Jump for Joy!
Words matter. Physical abuse is never acceptable. Neither is verbal abuse that seeks to tear down another person.
My husband and I have shared many angry words in our passionately making a point, but one verbal weapon that is off limits is anything that cuts at the essence of how God made us.
Physical appearance is forever changing. If you or your spouse value your outsides more than your insides, that puts a level of insecurity into the relationship right from the beginning.
Tender Words lovingly hold a marriage together. My father always referred to my mother as his “precious wife.” She was reassured regularly that no matter what was going on, she was still precious to him.
My husband will comment on something as being pretty and then add, “but not as pretty as you.” All of this may sound mushy, but here are today’s Truths.
Words matter. You can build a person up or tear them down with words.
Say the words that soothe and build up. Say the words that cause your spouse to walk a little taller and more confidently.
Last tip of the day. Keep up the words of encouragement as the years go by. It’s all too common to think that staying together for a long time speaks for itself. It doesn’t.
You need to say the words to your spouse and they to you. You both need to hear what you both say.
When you say positive things about your spouse, you realize again how special he or she is. When you hear the positive things he or she says about you, it is a reaffirming of your value to them.
Posted by carolynpriesterjones on September 25, 2017 in Love and Marriage and tagged affirming, emotional abuse, god, hurtful words, husband, Jesus, Love, marriage, positive words, The Holy Spirit, wife.