30 Ways a Husband Can Bless His Wife

Your wife’s deepest longing is for you to affirm his value and worth.

Meeting your wife’s need for affirmation and unconditional love doesn’t have to be difficult or even time-consuming. One simple way is to give « The Blessing". The blessing isn’t just another mariage tip and formula—it’s a powerful, yet simple, biblical concept that can strengthen all your relationships.

But what exactly does it mean to give a blessing ? The blessing as described in Scripture always included five elements :

1. Meaningful and appropriate touch
2. A spoken message
3. Attaching high value to the one being blessed
4. Picturing a special future for him or her
5. An active commitment to fulfill the blessing

Find out 30 different ways to build up your wife and help her understand his worth in your family and before God.

John Trent, PhD, serves as Gary Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy at Moody Theological Seminary. Dr. Trent also serves as the President and Founder of StrongFamilies.com and The Center for StrongFamilies. In addition to his focus on counseling, John is sought-after teacher, speaker, author, and featured guest on numerous radio and television programs. He leads The Blessing Challenge a joint partnership with Focus on the Family and StrongFamilies. com. John and his wife, Cindy, have two grown daughters.