Respect
Valuing one another highly, treating one another as important, and honoring one another with our words and actions.
Romans 12:10 , I Peter 2:17
Jesus valued the adulterous woman brought for judgment. John 8:10-11
How do you define Respect? Is there a certain way Respect can be shown to you that communicates very clearly? How about your spouse… ? Let’s find out this week as we discuss Respect shown and received.
A Worthy Goal: (a little Encouragement from TBI) 🙂
Don’t stop investing wisely into your marriage until your children and friends envy your relationship and want one like it.
Set aside a few minutes this week or plan a date night to discuss Respect together.
Husband, would you lead this time? Get prepared to lead by reviewing the questions below? When ready, please initiate a “LOVE (Speak)” time with your wife.
LOVE(Speak)
- According to research, the number one thing many men want is to be respected. Husbands, do you agree with this? Wives, do you see this to be so in your husband?
- What are some of the specific ways in which you show respect to each other? How do others show your spouse respect? What is it that you and others respect about him/her?
- List the top three things that you respect about your spouse. Is there anything on your spouse’s list of ways he/she respects you that surprises you?
- How do listening well and responding appropriately convey respect and communicate that you value one another?
- Are you as respectful toward your spouse as you are toward others? From this discussion would you implement a new or renewed method of making sure your spouse knows in what areas he/she is respected?
What About the Kids? Ask yourself these questions or discuss the following concepts of RESPECT with other adults revealing what you have observed in your child(ren).
1. How does listening well to a child convey respect?
2. How does an adult’s tone and volume during a conversation show respect for the child or not?
3. At his/her age, is there something you’ve noticed about your child or Child of Focus(a child you have chosen to focus on meeting his/her needs) is worthy of commendation?
*Notice how these apply to children of any age…even adults.