APPLAUD: 7 Ways to Praise Your Husband for 7 Days
Day 1: A – Appreciate those physical attributes that attracted you to your husband in the beginning. Maybe it is still his biceps, or that dark hair, or those intriguing eyes…whatever it is, take notice and tell him!
Day 2: P – Praise his character traits that wouldn’t be visible unless he acted on them. Some ideas of these types of characteristics are his merciful heart or grace-giving or gentle spirit. Acknowledging the actions you adore that come from your husband’s character will be much appreciated!
Day 3: P – Promote his position as the leader of your home. From the time my children have been born, we get excited when Daddy arrives home from work. No matter what time of day, we drop everything we’re doing and greet him at the door with hugs and kisses.
Day 4: L – “Like” your husband. And I don’t mean “like” him on Facebook. Although that’s a great idea also… 
I mean like his interests enough to be able to compliment him about them. For instance, when my husband goes for a run, upon his return, I simply ask, “How far did you go?” And he shares his distance and times. Then I compliment his distance or time. Simple, purposeful conversation.
I mean like his interests enough to be able to compliment him about them. For instance, when my husband goes for a run, upon his return, I simply ask, “How far did you go?” And he shares his distance and times. Then I compliment his distance or time. Simple, purposeful conversation.
Day 5: A – Acknowledge his accomplishments. Whether ministry or career or personal, celebrate achievements! Add an extra date night, make a special dessert for after dinner, or write a note simply saying how proud you are that he did it- whatever “it” happens to be.
Day 6: U – Understand the need for affirmation. Be sensitive to a discouraging day at work or a personal disappointment and find a way to encourage his heart, even when you can’t praise an accomplishment.
Day 7: D – Determine to be positive in your conversations. Often the “sludge” of the day can get piled up and dumped on your husband as soon as you see him at day’s end. Ease into conversation- I’m not saying you have to hide the sludge- because we both know he will smell it sooner or later. But determining in advance to be optimistic about the Lord’s direction in an area will assist you in praising your husband even through difficult circumstances.
But determining in advance to be optimistic about the Lord’s direction in an area will assist you in praising your husband even through difficult circumstances.
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