Recently, my husband has been studying for his CDC’s (Career Development Courses) for the Air Force. He has been getting very stressed about them, and at the same time, he is very discouraged at how his studying is coming along. He sees these tests as something unimportant and pointless, and I see them as something to get done, and do well on!

My thoughts as of lately have been, how do I motivate him without nagging him? I have offered to study with him, quiz him, and write out flash cards of the acronyms for him. None of these things seems to interest him! So, I  have been thinking, what are ways I can motivate, support, love and encourage my husband? Whether it be for these tests or just life in general.

Here are a few ways I thought of:

1. Being there for him no matter what, even if he pushes you away. Saying, “I am here for you, and you are going to do great!” It doesn’t matter what the subject matter is, your husband knowing you are there for him, will always make him feel safe.

2. Telling him that no matter the outcome, or no matter what happens you will always love him. He needs to know that your love is there through the good and the bad times and that you are not going anywhere!

3. Praying for him! The power of prayer is strong and sometimes, that is the only thing you can do at the time of the situation. In Stormie Omartian’s book, Power of a Praying Wife she writes, “A wife’s prayers for her husband have far greater effect on him than anyone else’s…” (If you have not already read this, I highly recommend it!)

My question to you is, what are some ways you motivate, support, love and encourage your husband? I will leave you with a verse that came to mind as I was writing this, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:10-12

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