The last couple of weeks we talked about respecting our husband. One definition of respect, as found in the dictionary, is the condition of being esteemed or honored. So how can we esteem or honor our husband?- Tell him how much you appreciate him. Take every opportunity to say thank you. Things like, "Thank you honey for going to work today. I know how hard you work to provide for our family.
- Tell others how much you appreciate him, especially your children. Let them know how much you respect and love him. Things like, " Look kids, daddy washed the van last night. That was so nice of him. He is so thoughtful."
- Try to help lighten his load. If he is having an especially busy week at work, see what you can do to help him out.
- When he is speaking, be sure to look him in the eye so he knows you are paying attention.
- If he is running late, don't be angry, instead thank him for working so hard.
- When the kids start to complain about dad's cruel punishment or dad missing an event, stop them. Defend him. Help the kids see that dad is being fair as he sees fit and we must respect his choice.
These are just a few ways to esteem, honor and respect your husband. What is something you do to show respect to your hubby?Sweet Blessings~
Great post, my kids are guilty of when I discipline them they say DADDYYY!!! and when he disciplines them they run to me we're finally starting to be on the same page with that though and supporting and respecting each other.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I *try* to do the things you have mentioned here. And I try to cook decent meals (something I am LEARNING to do) to show him respect and love. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, especially since it is my 19th wedding anniversary. I try to honor my husband, but still need to do it more! Thanks for the very practical reminders...especially appreciating him in front of my children.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Challenging Post! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing we can do for our husbands is respect him. It is gas in their tanks, it makes them to know that they are "the man".
ReplyDeleteVery good post, if every woman in America did began doing this today, the divorce rate would go down by 50% immediately!
Hugs, Cindy
Kelly, happy anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteCindy, so true! If we put the needs ahead of others and learn to respect others, the divorce rate would go down!
Don't get upset when he is late, but instead thank him for working so hard - wow, that one hit me! Great suggestions on ways to love and respect our husbands.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome reminder! Into our second week of adjusting to Daddy working third shift, the kids and I still call him at bedtime and leave him a message for him to check on his lunch break at 1am! It's hard to do the bedtime routine without him, but I want him to know just how much we miss him, yet are still so proud of him!
ReplyDeleteNice reminders, Jenifer. Simple gratitude can go a long way in a relationship.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenifer - for me to honour my husband is something I have to work at all the time, because I can get so complacent. He needs to know from me that I truly appreciate him. Great reminders
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
It's me again Jenifer. My husband is a minister and he has taught on the topic of Love and Respect several times. One thing that he stresses is that if a woman wants to SHOW respect, she needs to take note of the little things that are important to him. ie: Punctuality is VERY important to my husband, I try to be ready by the time that he says he wants to go somewhere. I don't have little ones around, so it isn't difficult. It may not seem important to me, but it is VERY important to him, so I try really hard to make sure we can be where we are going when he wants to be there.
ReplyDeleteThat's just an example, but the fact that we take note of the little things, can be a big thing to your husband.
Hugs, Cindy
Great tips... some I need to work on! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI think it not only do these examples and many other show respect but they make me smile as I do them. It makes me feel closer to my husband to pay attention to his needs and to be proud of him. While ultimately it benefits him it helps us as a couple!
ReplyDelete@Cindy, I LOVE that! Think of the things important to HIM and make that a priority. We can show our husband respect by honoring what is important to him. That is a great lesson! Thank you for sharing!
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