Smile it is Friday...

This is our natural response...but this week we have been reading how we can we can change that. Carolyn writes on page 40
"We frequently face situations where we are tempted to think harsh and critical thoughts. Sometimes as wives we are more inclined to concentrate on what our husbands are doing wrong than in what they are doing right. We are more aware of their deficiencies, than areas where they excel. But if we submit to these temptations, they will only lead to the demise of warm affection...Rather we must choose to focus on our husband's many commendable qualities. As we do this we will be amazed. We will start to discover more and more good qualities that we were failing to see because we were blinded by our critical thoughts."

Think about it...we know that all our emotions and actions start between our ears. Our minds can dwell on criticism. James tells us out of the mouth come praise and cursing. That implies we can choose to focus only on praise. Let's try this weekend to commend our husbands...to praise them. Look for their good qualities and bring them out...Speak words of encouragement. Let me now how you did...Have a great weekend.

Just to spice things up I included a yummy BBQ rub that you can put together this weekend and use on Salmon or chicken. Look on the right side post.