Positive Affirmation in Marriage: 5 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse

The power of positive affirmation in marriage: Aaron and Jennifer Smith explore how one word of encouragement can turn a day around and how reminding each other of the truth keeps us going when life gets hard. Jennifer shares how seeking her jiu-jitsu coach's approval convicted her to seek God's affirmation first, and they walk through how God affirms us through His Word, from 2 Timothy 1:7 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 to Romans 8. When you're filled by the Lord, you can pour into your spouse without affirmation becoming a needy dependency. They share practical ways to affirm your spouse, including texts, voice memos, public praise and handwritten notes, plus when and where to do it, why to magnify strengths instead of nagging weaknesses, and how to humbly receive encouragement.