Update for July 22 - Week Two

SESSION TWO – LOVE LANGUAGE ONE

Words

of Affirmation

Words of Affirmation means giving your spouse words that build up.

Dialects of Words of Affirmation

1. Compliments

2. Encouraging words

3. Kind words

4. Humble words

When you make a request, you are affirming your spouse.

How to Learn to Speak Words of Affirmation

1. Make a list of things you like about your spouse.

2. Write one sentence expressing appreciation for each of those things.

3. Pick one thing from your list and share it with your spouse.

How do you come up with ideas of what to say?

1. Write down words of affirmation you hear others say.

2. Write down words of affirmation you read.

Words of Affirmation are a powerful communicator of love

Reminder.....

These languages will help improve your communication with your spouse, but remember the symbolism of the three strand cord in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. God has to be part of your cord (relationship). He is the focal point that brings these languages together.

Things to complete this week:

• If you have not completed the "profile", find time and finish it.
• Then, discuss your primary love language with your spouse. These two are imperative to benefit from this study.
• Read through Week Two.
• Answer the questions and participation assignments.
• Read scriptures and pray regarding the message they have for you.
• Play the "Love Tank Game"!
  
• Be ready to share with the group....
• Any surprises in this week...Good & Bad?
• Your thoughts about "Words of Affirmation."