Oops, missed a day posting

Sorry I missed a day posting (though I have no idea who I am apologizing to because I know no one reads this blog) I was busy with work stuff yesterday. I had my first modeling go see. Anyway, thoughts on day 3.

Beginning thoughts: Day 3 was REALLY hard. I really struggled with not being negative. I'm sure the lack of sleep and grouchiness that my once a month joy brings along were much to blame - but regardless of where the blame lies (in my sin, always) - it was hard. I struggled a lot with it. I struggled with being apathetic toward the challenge and allowed myself some "gray" area. Things that weren't exactly negative. But as day four points out (and I had already realized) just because something isn't negative doesn't mean it is edifying. So much of my interaction with Sean is in the "gray" area. I'm praying for help from God to only use edifying speech. I need to be more edifying in what I say and less "gray".

Day 4 (yesterday) and 5 (today):

Day Four:
"...let him labor, working with his hands what is good..." Eph. 4:28
We are all accountable for the things we say, both negative and positive words. Have
you embraced the challenge to speak only positive things to your husband and to others
about him? Here's a suggestion that touches the core of your husband's world.
Some women take their husband's career for granted, and they show it in many ways.
Do you "dump" on your husband at the end of the workday, or do you strengthen and
encourage him with your words? A wise wife will make her husband feel that she values
and appreciates his work. Let him know that you are glad he is a hard worker. Take
opportunities to praise his diligence and resourcefulness to others.
If your husband is out of work, unable to work, or refuses to work, you'll need to be more
creative. Praise him for a character quality that you see in him that would be a vital part
of a successful career - such as persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind,
organizational skills, good with people, good listener, determination, etc.

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.

(I am good at not saying negative things about Sean to others, Praise God. That is something we instilled in the dating phase - but I do need to work on intentionally saying good things to family and such about him. I will make sure to do that as the holidays approach, Lord willing)