100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear

By Matt Jacobson

Every one of us has tremendous power to either build others up or tear them down through the words we speak every day, and nowhere is this more evident than in our marriages. Are you being purposeful in how you use the power of your words to speak encouragement, strength, and love--breathing life into the heart of your spouse? Or are careless words having a negative impact on your marriage and on the heart of the one you love most?

Matt and Lisa Jacobson want you and your spouse to discover the powerful ways you can build one another up in love with the words that you choose to say every day--words that every husband and wife need to hear. These books offer you 100 Things to say to your husband or wife that deeply encourage, affirm, and inspire. Start speaking these words into each other's lives and watch your spouse--and your relationship--transform before your eyes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Release date: Oct 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781493419470

Matt Jacobson

Matt Jacobson is teaching elder/pastor of Cline Falls Bible Fellowship and founder of FaithfulMan.com, an online social media community focusing on marriage, parenting, and biblical teaching. He is the creator of Freedom Course, teaching men the powerful, biblical path to getting completely free from porn and sexual sin (Freedom-Course.com). Matt is the author of the bestselling Loving Your Wife Well and 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in the Pacific Northwest, where they have raised their eight children. Together Matt and Lisa are cohosts of the popular Faithful Life podcast.

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Contents

Cover

Half Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

1. You give a lot, and I deeply appreciate how much you give.

2. You are beautiful.

3. You make me want to be a BETTER MAN.

4. I want to thank you for your faithfulness to our family.

5. Yes, I fantasize all the time . . . about you!

6. I’ve learned a lot from you.

7. I’ve seen you grow so much.

8. I love your body.

9. I like spending time with you.

10. You’re FUN to be with.

11. What a fantastic meal!

12. Will you forgive me?

13. Thanks for your diligence in running this house.

14. Our kids are so fortunate to have you as their mother.

15. God wanted me to be happy . . . that’s why He made you my wife.

16. You bring out the best in me.

17. You are a fantastic person.

18. You are a DEEP RIVER.

19. You are as beautiful to me today as the day we married.

20. My favorite place to be is with you.

21. You complete me.

22. You make loving fun.

23. I wouldn’t be half the man I am without you.

24. I was wrong and you were right.

25. I’d like to go for a walk with you . . . wanna come?

26. You are my WORLD.

27. The Bible tells men: love your wife like Christ loves the Church . . . I like my job!

28. I like going out with you . . . what are you doing tonight?

29. The laundry never stops coming and you never quit. You’re amazing, and I really appreciate it.

30. Your breasts satisfy me.

31. You’re so smart.

32. I value your insight.

33. You have a lot to offer.

34. Your hair looks fantastic!

35. I’m glad our kids have such an excellent role model.

36. You are going to be an amazing mother.

37. You know you are my best friend, don’t you?

38. I’m proud of how you handle TOUGH situations.

39. I don’t know what I would do without you.

40. You make me a happy man.

41. I’m amazed at the woman you’ve become.

42. You are my friend.

43. You are so thoughtful.

44. Thank you for respecting me.

45. I’m grateful I can TRUST YOU with anything.

46. I have total confidence in you.

47. I’m PROUD to be your husband.

48. God knew what I needed. That’s why He brought us together.

49. I respect the woman you are.

50. My hat’s off to you!

51. You’ve got great ideas.

52. You are such a good woman.

53. I rely on your INTUITION.

54. You’re the finest woman on the planet!

55. I can face anything with you by my side.

56. Our kids love (are going to love) you so much.

57. I don’t deserve you . . . but I’m glad you’re mine!

58. I want to grow old with you.

59. Thank you for being so good to me.

60. You’re an awesome lover. I really enjoyed being with you last night.

61. I don’t need anything else—just you.

62. I only have eyes for YOU.

63. I’ll always be faithful to you.

64. You never have to wonder where I am.

65. Thank you for standing by me.

66. You make me feel like a king.

67. You are a great cook/chef.

68. You’re so creative.

69. I know you strive to please me . . . and believe me, you’re successful!

70. I love what you make.

71. You are one talented woman!

72.