Often times I think about whether or not my words throughout any given day and week accurately express my love and appreciation for my wife. Chances are, probably not as well as I want them to. For you husbands who are fortunate enough to have found your crown (Proverbs 12:4 “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown.”) then you know that your wife is and should always be your first and foremost ministry. Identifying that, I want to do a better job in affirming, building up, and empowering my wife to be the amazing woman God has created her to be. Those important affirming words from us husbands tend to get lost in the hustle and bustle of each week. To develop a good habit of frequently expressing love and appreciation to my wife, I decided to start showing her what I call “Post-It Note Love.” My goal is to use up an entire stack of Post-It notes to daily leave encouraging notes to my wife, tell her what I appreciate about her, affirm her, admire her, make her smile and laugh, and be a part of actively pursuing her every day.
Here are some ideas for you to start “Post-It Note Love”:
-Find as many things that you can think to tell your wife you appreciate about her
-Tell her how beautiful she is, both inside and out...frequently
-Show her how she fits the description of a godly woman in Proverbs 31 (use specific verses)
-Something that will make her smile
-Don’t write anything corrective, sarcastic, or course joking. It will have the opposite effect you are looking for.
I am convinced that one stack of Post-It notes can make anyone's marriage better. And in light of being good parents, the best thing that you can give your children is a healthy marriage. What an amazing legacy that is to pass down! Join me in this adventure and let me know how it goes for you!
Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children...”
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