Day Five:

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for

necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers."  Eph. 4:29

Another way to describe the positive side of this "30-Day Encouragement Challenge" is

by using the word "edify," which means, "to build up." Negative comments only

discourage and tear down. Positive comments encourage and build.

Do you edify your husband before others, adding to his value in their eyes? This is

especially important to other family members.

Do you praise your husband to his relatives, and yours? Does your husband's mother

know how much you love him? How about your dad? Perhaps you can drop a word of

praise into a conversation or letter. Be creative in letting your relatives know that you

respect your husband, love him, and support him - in spite of whatever flaws and

weaknesses he may have.