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bluidkiti · 03-30-2014, 02:23 PM

Be an Encourager

She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her. —Proverbs 31:12

This woman comforts her husband and does him good as long as there is life in her. Many marriages could be saved from divorce or disappointment if a woman would take the initiative to begin comforting and complimenting her husband. The husband also has the same responsibility, but if he is not doing it, I encourage you to be willing to step out and be the first to make a move in the right direction for your marriage. A spiritually mature woman will be the first to do what is right even if nobody else is doing so. A wise, understanding, and prudent wife is a gift from the Lord (Proverbs 19:14).

We notice in our reading of Proverbs 31:10–31 that there is no mention of what the husband does other than that he praises his spouse and is well-known in the city because of his fine wife. I believe if you take the first steps of obedience, then God will also deal with your husband and you will see positive changes in him. I also believe it will increase your own level of confidence. When we compliment others, we begin to see ourselves in a better light also.

Lord, help me to be the one who takes the initiative to encourage and compliment and comfort. In all my relationships, may I be the first to give, whether or not I receive the same back. Amen.

From the book The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer.

MajestyJo · 04-02-2014, 12:43 AM

Build up, not tear down. An encouraging word may inspire someone to go that extra mile and find sobriety, not just being sober.

Most alcoholic/addicts have very low self-esteem and self-worth, they need to be encouraged to find themselves, and remind them that they are not their disease.

03-30-2014, 02:23 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74,237	Be an Encourager Be an Encourager She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her. —Proverbs 31:12 This woman comforts her husband and does him good as long as there is life in her. Many marriages could be saved from divorce or disappointment if a woman would take the initiative to begin comforting and complimenting her husband. The husband also has the same responsibility, but if he is not doing it, I encourage you to be willing to step out and be the first to make a move in the right direction for your marriage. A spiritually mature woman will be the first to do what is right even if nobody else is doing so. A wise, understanding, and prudent wife is a gift from the Lord (Proverbs 19:14). We notice in our reading of Proverbs 31:10–31 that there is no mention of what the husband does other than that he praises his spouse and is well-known in the city because of his fine wife. I believe if you take the first steps of obedience, then God will also deal with your husband and you will see positive changes in him. I also believe it will increase your own level of confidence. When we compliment others, we begin to see ourselves in a better light also. Lord, help me to be the one who takes the initiative to encourage and compliment and comfort. In all my relationships, may I be the first to give, whether or not I receive the same back. Amen. From the book The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

04-02-2014, 12:43 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Build up, not tear down. An encouraging word may inspire someone to go that extra mile and find sobriety, not just being sober. Most alcoholic/addicts have very low self-esteem and self-worth, they need to be encouraged to find themselves, and remind them that they are not their disease. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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