We are talking this week about how our words affect others. Today we’re going to talk to married people, or those who will someday be married. (That’s probably most of you!) What kind of words are you speaking to your spouse? What percentage would you say are encouraging and constructive? What percentage would you say are discouraging or destructive? That may be a hard one to answer, because as I have said before, often we treat our families and our spouses less kindly than we treat everybody else. Do you think it is about time to change that? I think it is! Let’s make a pact, right here and right now, that we will only speak to our mates, the way we want to be spoken to. Do you think that might change your marriage completely? Wonderful! Even in times of conflict, we can still be nice, we can still speak in control, and we can still speak in an edifying manner. When it comes to issues that need to be dealt with, we don’t have to brush them under the rug, we can be kind, and our words can be constructive. I like constructive words spoken to me, so I can do the same for my spouse. Since we are to pursue peace with all men as the Bible says, that should start at home. Why not make your home life a little more peaceful, by speaking kindly to your spouse. That could be one of the best things you can do for your kids. Not only does it bring confidence into your home, it brings peace. What you model in your home, will very likely be how your kids will treat their spouse, so let’s be excellent examples. So today, I’m encouraging you…..to speak nicely to your spouse, let your words be edifying, uplifting and encouraging. Very likely, the words you’ll be hearing will take on a different tone, because of the seed you have sown! Happy Birthday to my sweet 4th daughter Leah!