Therefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

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Ephesians 4:29

The phrase “one another” occurs 53 times in the New Testament epistles. That frequency of use indicates just how relational the Christian life is meant to be. We are continually to look out for the needs of others as well as for our own. And that applies to the “one anothers” in marriage—husbands and wives who encourage each other.

There are lots of ways to encourage one’s spouse. We tend to focus on things that require investments of time, talent, and treasure—gifts, trips, flowers, and date nights. And those are well worth the effort. But the tool of encouragement that is probably more helpful than any other is also the least expensive: encouraging words. When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians to “encourage one another with these words,” he was referring to truth about the Rapture and the future of deceased loved ones. It was just a word, but that’s all it took to provide hope and certainty. And the same can be true in marriage. A true word from a spouse can convey the certainty of love and hope in a moment.

If you are married, purpose to share an encouraging word with your spouse at least once a day. The right words can become building blocks to a strong union.

A Single Thought: An often overlooked and undervalued gift is a word of encouragement.

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