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Wifey Wednesday: The Importance of Appreciation
By CoffeeMom | October 21, 2009
Today Sheila asks:
Do you Appreciate your Spouse?
Great question. This can be touchy because it can be SO DIFFICULT to show appreciation when one feels undervalued or underappreciated.
I have this attitude problem myself. If I do the work – I want the credit by golly. And when I don’t get it – I pout and stew and fret and make “the list” of 100 reasons why I shouldn’t appreciate my husband.
But the truth is – when I’m tired, do I feel like showing my hubby appreciation for what he does? When I’m burdened by responsibilities do I think to thank him for going the extra mile and scrape off my windows on a frosty morning? Or picking up groceries while he’s running an errand?
Sometimes – I’ll admit – I just expect him to do it and suck it up.
NOT the attitude I am – or anyone is – supposed to assume.
In fact, while I should verbally express appreciation for my husband, I need to LIVE OUT appreciation for my husband. ouch!
IN LIKE manner, you married women, be submissive to your own husbands [subordinate yourselves as being secondary to and dependent on them, and adapt yourselves to them], so that even if any do not obey the Word [of God], they may be won over not by discussion but by the [godly] lives of their wives, ~ I Peter 3:1 (Amplified)
Not only was my recent Bible study about this, but today’s Wifey Wednesday post brought it to mind, too.
Um, yes, Lord, I’m listening…
As we practicing LIVING appreciation, the words will flow from our hearts, not just our mouths – and our life will show our husband that we appreciate him and that we value him, and God can move in mighty ways through that.
That’s my challenge. What do you think?
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Topics: Coffee, Faith Talk, Marriage Chat, Spiritual Growth | 2 Comments »
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
This is so great! So many of us grew up with a mother who may have nagged at your father to do this or that. We have the ability to change that in ourselves. I from time to time find myself with an attitude problem. I have to mentally change my thinking habits. I have to make myself think of the positives in my spouse. Like I am so thankful that he goes to work for us everyday, thank you God for his kind mannerisms, have I shown him any kindness this weak, am I acting the way God would want me to, and the list goes on. Praying for your attitude and your husband in the morning will help you out in accomplishing this challenge. Thanks coffee girls!
October 29th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Nice article! Sometimes I just need a refresher on the importance of being thankful. The ripple effect from showing appreciation is immeasurable. I’ve been reading a book called “Mystic in a Minivan” by Kristen White. She learned that gratitude is the key that opens all doors. Through service to others we ultimately find ourselves. Thank you is the magic word.