Encouraging the Husbands

So day 3 is today and I still don't feel like I'm doing a good job of encouraging Scott. There are so many excuses but the bottom line is I need to try harder. I am looking forward to tomorrow because this is something I try anyway but it normally gets left behind in the craziness of our days. If any of you have joined the challenge, let me know how it's going for you! Tomorrow's challenge is this:
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.

Scott works so hard at his job and I know it's something I could never do. I just don't think I'd ever in a million years be able to read a blue print. Then if I did figure it out, what to do from there and not burn places down for wiring things wrong!! I am so thankful that he goes to work and works hard so that I can raise our children! Thanks Scott for all you do! I love you!