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  1. Great post, and that “Search for Significance” sounds like a good resource.

    1. Okaasan — I’ve even got it on my book shelf…my dad has been urging me to read it for years! Time to pull it out and dust it off…!

  2. Lisa Maria says:

    Oh! This post is just awesome! What wonderful words of affirmation! I have a huge problem with words myself…why does it seem so difficult to say these things to someone else when I love hearing them myself?!

    I especially loved Gina’s response…when bad things happen its not always about me…such a good thing to hold onto! My husband has also said sweet things about trusting me with our finances and that no matter what his day has been like, just walking through our door and seeing me makes a difference.

    I am going to make a commitment this coming week to say something affirming at least once a day to each person in my life. Thank you Cheri!

    1. Lisa Maria —

      Isn’t it amazing reading thru all these words? I’m so glad I asked for feedback, because I wouldn’t have come up with some of them on my own…viva la difference of the difference personalities!

      I wonder the same thing: I love hearing words of affirmation but have a hard time giving them. I know part of it is my old nemesis, perfectionism — not wanting to open my mouth unless I’ve got just the right words…time to practice and allow myself imperfect progress!

  3. This is a great reminder and challenge, especially for myself to build up, not cut down.

    1. Jac — Cutting down seems to happen so easily, with so little thought…building up takes much more conscious effort, at least for me!

  4. Love the “not everything that happens is about you” comment!

  5. I love today’s blog. How powerful our words are! I have been going through such a difficult season in my marriage. This reminds me that I need to be more purposeful in blessing my husband with positive words! Thanks Cheri!

    1. Amie — Glad you love the blog…it is rather awesome to read thru these various affirmations, scriptures, challenges, and be stirred by their power! Sorry to hear that you’re in a difficult season of marriage; I know the weight of that. You nailed it: being more purposeful will bless your husband…AND bless you!

  6. An excellent reminder this morning.

    1. Lori — Wouldn’t it be nice if we could learn everything once and for all and didn’t need reminders?

      Glad this was a good one for you. (Me, too!)

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