The word “support” is used in all kinds of ways these days – Tech support, life support, support groups… But how is it relevant to your current situation, to your relationships? Let’s take a some time to consider how your spouse may need your support as we start a new year.
In this email, you’ll find the “Need of the Week”, which highlights one of the Top Ten Relational Needs.
Our “LOVE(Speak)” section contains five questions crafted to enhance communication as a couple. While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out our “Q4K” section, offering questions to use as you talk about these relational tools with your kids!
We have also included some “Getting Started” suggestions if you need a little direction as you begin.
Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for us!
The TBI Ministries Team
Getting Started
Be intentional about setting aside a few minutes this week or planning a date night to discuss Support together.
Husband, would you lead this time by reviewing the statements to be completed or questions being asked so that you know how to make the most of your time? When you are ready, please initiate a “LOVE(Speak)” time with your wife.
Need of the Week
Support
come alongside and gently help carry a load
Galatians 6:2
LOVE(Speak)
1. What are some pressures currently impacting your spouse’s life? What about your own life?
2. How can you let your spouse know that you care about things that are weighing on his/her heart? How do you let him/her know of your stress?
3. What are the warning signs you can observe and learn that indicate your spouse is having trouble coping with life?
4. How did your parents or childhood caregivers handle pressure? Did you see healthy, effective means of dealing with pressure in the home?
5. Describe one or two times in your life when you felt the weight of a very difficult situation? How was the situation resolved, or was it? Who helped you? Did your relationship with God play any role in the way you dealt with the load you carried?
Q4K: Yours or Others’
1. Even in a child’s seemingly “simple” world, his ability to handle burdens and cares is sometimes stretched to the limit. Each child handles the stresses differently and may need help from you. How can you come along side them?
2. As a child, did anyone help you when you were stretched or carrying a bigger load than you felt capable of handling? Who could have? How does having to deal with some heavy things on your own or with productive help give you insight into properly supporting your child or Child of Focus?