Today – Words Of Affirmation!

Gary Chapman wrote a classic when he wrote “The Five Love Languages!”  It is one of the most read and best advice books on making relationships work that I have ever read!  I think that every person should read this book and learn what their personal love language is and start looking to discover the love languages of the people that God has put around them for relationship!  We all have a love language – that is – we all have a way that love is best expessed to us and experienced by us!  According to Dr. Chapman there are five love languages and I want to spend a few moments encouraging you to love those around you this week with all five!

The first love language is called “WORDS OF AFFIRMATION!”  We communicate our love to others with words of affirmation by seeking to verbally build the person up rather than tearing them down!  This is a tough one now a days, because the world we live in is often negative, pessemistic and destructive.  Take some time today to make a list of some of your most important relationships!  With that list in mind – come up with some creative ways to communicate your love for these people by using positive words of affirmation that build up and encourage.  Think about what you like and appreciate about these people.  Ask youself:  “What and who do I often take for granted?  Make some calls, go out for some lunches, write some notes and make some visits with the purpose of using your words to build up those very special people that God has put around you!