Multi-tasking

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August 10
Forgive me Jesus. Been a rough day. It started with me flunking encouraging my husband and then went right into putting grandkids before Jesus and writing this devotional. It's 2:23 and the first time I've made Jesus a priority today.

Baby sitting alone the other morning for three of the grands my head was spinning with the requests...
Mama Boo, I want hot chocolate, Mama Boo, cut this, Mama Boo put on my tutu, Mama Boo I want water, Mama Boo you said you'd play this game with me....

Finally, we got to everything. After a set of parents returned I went to my room to write a devotional and read Jesus Always for the day. I laughed out loud at what I read:

"Come rest with Me, Beloved. Though many tasks are calling to you, urging you to put them first, I know what you need most: to be still in My Presence. Take some deep breaths, and fix your gaze on Me...In everything you do, put Me first, for I am the Lord of your life."

"Cease striving and know that I am God..." Psalm 46:10

"In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success."
Proverbs 3:6

More encouraging your husbands from Revive Our Hearts

Day Ten
"Behold you are handsome, my beloved! Yes, pleasant!" (Song of Solomon 1:16a) 
We all crave appreciation. We want to know that we are valued and loved. Early love letters probably reflected our admiration, but if we're not careful, our spouse will forget why we were drawn to him. If you still have any of your old love letters, re-read them for clues to deepen your current level of appreciation for your spouse. 
When we spend time criticizing our husbands, we lose time that could be spent admiring them. As you consider various ways to encourage your husband, ask, "How can I admire him?" 
Does your husband know that you think he is attractive? What was one of the characteristics in your husband that first drew you to him? Was it a physical characteristic, or something else? 
Was it his gentle, compassionate eyes? Kindness or concern for others? An easy-going confidence? A steadiness that comes from trusting in the Lord? Strength of character in a culture that lacks integrity? Do you see at least a glimpse of that characteristic in him today? Whatever it is, tell him! 
Journaling Thought: List some of the characteristics which drew you to your husband.

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