Your Words Have Power: Gentleness in Marriage
Description
Your words have the power to breathe life or death into your marriage and home. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the power of gentle words in marriage and family life.
As we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series on gentleness, we're tackling how we speak to each other at home. From the sidelines of kids' sports games to everyday conversations, our words reveal what's in our hearts. Are your words building up your spouse and children, or tearing them down?
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why a soft answer is more powerful than a harsh one
- The THINK acronym: Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind?
- How to speak life over your marriage instead of death
- Practical ways to build up your spouse with words of appreciation
- When and how to speak up for your convictions without belittling others
- Why timing and tone matter just as much as the words you choose
- How your children learn from hearing you speak kindly to your spouse
Key Scriptures: Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29 , Proverbs 18:21 , James 1:19
Your family hears enough harshness from the world—your home should be different. When your spouse does something every day, that's exactly when they need to hear "I appreciate you" the most.
Remember: Your words have power. Use them to speak life, appreciation, and gentleness over your family.
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