Proverbs 10:11:
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Wicked is a strong word but are you providing your partner a fountain of life with your words or are you sending messages of verbal violence?
If you’re doing the latter, the good news comes in the very next verse:
Proverbs 10:12b:
Love covers over all wrongs
Today I will try to use positive Words of Affirmation to be a fountain of life to my spouse. Furthermore, I will have greater awareness and not let my usual habits (critical words) overwhelm my mouth. If I screw up and low it, I will apologize, admit my wrongs, and ask my spouse to forgive me.
Who’s with me?