Seven Be The Dads devotionals from Couple’s Night
We need to be building the mosaic with the words we use can build trust or wear it down. At Couple’s Night, the Jones reminded us that resentment, unforgiveness, and keeping a record of wrongs can push a marriage apart. Dads, our words help set the atmosphere our family lives in.
Day 3 — Speak Words That Build
Scripture
“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
Proverbs 18:21
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“Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”
Ephesians 4:29
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“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Colossians 3:13
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Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Reflect
Truth does not have to be harsh, and kindness does not require pretending everything is fine. Before speaking, ask whether your words are true, helpful, and offered in a way your wife can hear. Replace blame with an honest description of what you feel and a clear invitation to talk.
Key Takeaways
- Let’s be the dads who use words to strengthen, not shame.
- Let’s be the dads who refuse to keep score of old wrongs.
- Let’s be the dads who speak honestly and gently when something needs to change.
Putting It Into Practice
What concern have you been carrying? How could you raise it without accusation or scorekeeping?
Prayer
Lord, guard my mouth and soften my heart. Help me speak truth without cruelty, offer encouragement freely, and use my words to strengthen the people You have entrusted to me. Amen.
Book Connection
Connect today’s reflection with the book’s focus on cleaning the “surface” of the heart and removing barriers to intimacy. Read the relevant Couples Chat and discuss what helps each of you feel heard.
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