We really do have a lot of influence on our husbands and this chapter was a good reminder of that. We can so easily build them up or tear them down. I really liked the relationship builder, too. Asking our husbands to share their dreams can be a huge step in knowing their hearts. This could be really fun, try to discover some of the small or big dreams that your husband has. Maybe something they've always wanted to try, or someplace they've always wanted to go. Maybe you can help make one of his dreams come true!
I tried to paraphrase the four steps to helping, not hurting, our husbands so they'd be easier to remember. Here's my attempt:
1. Listen to him with respect
2. Show gratitude to him
3. Make your pride in him obvious
4. Pray for him
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I love Wyatt so much! I am realizing that I affirm him in ways that I need, but maybe not in the ways that HE needs!! I really enjoyed this chapter!! Since reading this chapter I asked Wyatt what some of his dreams were and I was actually kind of surprised at some of them!! Sometimes I get so caught up in the reality of right now, taking care of our kiddos and our household that I forget that we have SO much to look forward to (in big ways and in the smallest of ways!!:)) I had forgotten that my husband dreamed so BIG and with such love and compassion!! What was awesome was that almost all of them included me (and our kiddos!! :):)) This week I WILL listen to Wyatt more patiently and kindly, I will encourage him in different ways every day and I will make my pride in him obvious!!
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