Have you watched the movie Fireproof?
If you haven't I would recommend it!!
Synopsis: In Albany, the marriage of Caleb end Catherine Holt is in crisis and they decide to divorce. However, Caleb's father, John, proposes that his son delays their separation process for forty days and follow a procedure called "The Love Dare" to make them love each other again.
I just want to challenge you to put into practice these simple things each day to make your marriage better or to get it back on track!
DAY 1---------Love is Patient
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
Love is built on two pillars that best define what it is. Those pillars are patience and kindness.
All other characteristics of love are extensions of these two attributes. And thats where your dare begins! With patience.
Love will inspire you to become a patient person! When you choose to be patient you are slower to become angry and respond in a more favorable way.
If our spouse offends us do we right away get angry and want our way, or do we stay under control?
I don't know about you but my temper is fairly quick when I don't control it! And it's usually just born out of selfishness!
This Love Dare journey is a process, and the first thing you must resolve to posses is patience. Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. But it is a race worth running!!
TODAY'S DARE
THE FIRST PART OF THIS DARE IS FAIRLY SIMPLE. ALTHOUGH LOVE IS COMMUNICATED IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, OUR WORDS OFTEN REFLECT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEART. FOR THE NEXT DAY, RESOLVE TO DEMONSTRATE PATIENCE AND TO SAY NOTHING NEGATIVE TO YOUR SPOUSE AT ALL. IF THE TEMPTATION ARISES, CHOOSE NOT TO SAY ANYTHING. IT'S BETTER TO HOLD YOUR TONGUE THAN TO SAY SOMETHING YOU'LL REGRET.
Did anything happen today to cause anger toward your mate?
Where you tempted to think disapproving thoughts and to let them come out in words?
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