Last Updated on December 23, 2021 by Pastor Ikechukwu Chinedum
It is the season of love and appreciation. We are still in the mood for Christmas. As we anticipate for the auspicious day to come, we must teach ourselves how to show love and appreciate ourselves especially in Marriage. Today’s topic will be 5 ways Christian Spouses can show appreciation to one another. Generally, humans like to be appreciated. Appreciation serves as motivation to do more. That’s why in the professional world, there are different modalities put in place to ensure that companies get the best out of their workers.
Christian couples must learn to appreciate one another too. Most Christian couples hide under the influence of Christianity to take advantage of their spouses. They believe that their spouse would understand just because they are Christians. Little wonder we have more broken Christian marriages. We need to take time to appreciate our spouses. Even when they are doing what we consider to be their duty, still appreciate them.
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Meanwhile, showing appreciation to one another should not only happen during thanksgiving. It is a habit we must cultivate. Anytime they bless us or their services and sacrifices greatly enrich our lives we must endeavor to show appreciation.
5 Ways Christian Spouse Can Show Appreciation To One Another
Make Journal of Things Your Spouse Do That You Appreciate
When it comes to showing appreciation, little things count a lot. Even things you would not expect people will cherish are what they can’t stop talking about. To appreciate your wife or husband this Thanksgiving season, you can make a journal of all the good things they have done that you cherish.
The memory of humans is vague, little wonder the scripture says in the book of Habakkuk 2:2 Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. Write the things you cherish and appreciate about your spouse in a journal. To make it more presentable, you can design the journal to make it more attractive. Present it with a thank you note.
Get A Gift
Yes, there are things we will love to have but we don’t have them. Many times, our lack of such things is simply because we don’t want to buy them with our money. Take time to discover what your spouse love to have but they don’t want to buy it with their money. Such gifts are always in order when it comes to showing appreciation.
Your spouse may have been admiring a wristwatch or dress for a while. They may talk about it at every given chance but yet they have not purchased it. In showing appreciation, you can purchase that thing and include a short note of appreciation. Let them know why you are giving them that gift. Sometimes we don’t know what a mere Thank You can fix in a relationship.
The problem is that we are engrossed with so many things that we forget to appreciate ourselves. But when we stop at some point to say Thank You, it means a whole lot. Meanwhile, if you need gift ideas for your your husband or wife, you can check our previous post.
Take Them Out On A Date
Going out on a date applies to both the husband and wife. For the records, it is much more valuable and different for the wife to take her husband out on a date. The feeling and atmosphere are always different. And to the Christian husband too, you know how many dates you took her on when you were trying to woo her. You never get tired of appreciating her and buying her gifts at every given chance. But now you have her and you suddenly stopped showing those care, appreciation, and love.
This festive period is a perfect moment to right your wrongs, make amends. Taking your spouse out on a date is a cool way of appreciating them. When going on such a date, ensure that all the expense is taken care of by whose idea it was to go on the date. And ensure that it’s just the two of you alone and not with your kids. This will allow you two to reflect on your lives and marriage.
Prepare A Special Dinner
Christian husband, no law in the scripture ban a man from using the kitchen or helping the woman in the kitchen. Helping your wife out in the kitchen doesn’t make you lesser as a man and it doesn’t in any way reduce your spirituality.
Sometimes, all your spouse desire so much is a break from chores, especially when they still have to take care of the younger children. Instead of leaving her to face all the tasks alone, you can choose to help out by giving her a break from it all. This is where you have to put the culinary skills to work. While she is resting, prepare a nice dish and set the dining for a romantic dinner.
Tell The World The Good Things Your Spouse Did
Sometimes the best form of appreciation you can show your spouse is appreciating them publicly. It could be in a family gathering or friends’ hangouts. You can still the show to tell the world how amazing your spouse has been to you and the children.
One thing about appreciating people is that it changes their view and rekindles their spirit to do more at every given chance.
Conclusion
It is a season of love and appreciation. Sometimes we get too busy that we forget to appreciate people for what they have done, the ones they are doing, and what they will still do. Generally, humans like to be appreciated. Even God loves thanksgiving and we are created in the image of God.
Ensure that this appreciation doesn’t end with Christmas or this festive season. Make it a constant habit to always appreciate everything that your spouse does. You have no idea of how much damage not saying thank you can cause in a relationship. Do not feel reluctant to appreciate your spouse.
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