Day 30: Love brings unity
Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that
they may be one even as We are.
—John 17:11
TODAY'S DARE
Isolate one area of division in your marriage, and look on today as a
fresh opportunity to pray about it. Ask the Lord to reveal anything in
your own heart that is threatening oneness with your spouse. Pray that
He would do the same for them. And if appropriate, discuss this matter
openly, seeking God for unity.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
FireProof Day 25: Love forgives
Day 25: Love forgives
What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your
sakes in the presence of Christ.
—2 Corinthians 2:10
TODAY'S DARE
Whatever you haven't forgiven in your mate, forgive it today. Let it
go. Just as we ask Jesus to "forgive us our debts" each day, we must
ask Him to help us "forgive our debtors" each day as well.
Unforgiveness has been keeping you and your spouse in prison too long.
Say from your heart, "I choose to forgive."
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But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your
sins. Mathew 6:15
What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your
sakes in the presence of Christ.
—2 Corinthians 2:10
TODAY'S DARE
Whatever you haven't forgiven in your mate, forgive it today. Let it
go. Just as we ask Jesus to "forgive us our debts" each day, we must
ask Him to help us "forgive our debtors" each day as well.
Unforgiveness has been keeping you and your spouse in prison too long.
Say from your heart, "I choose to forgive."
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But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your
sins. Mathew 6:15
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
FireProof Day 24: Love vs. Lust
Day 24: Love vs. Lust
The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does
the will of God lives forever.
—1 John 2:17
TODAY'S DARE
End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it.
Single out every lie you've swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure
and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back bedroom. It
must be killed and destroyed—today—and replaced with the sure promises
of God and a heart filled with His perfect love.
The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does
the will of God lives forever.
—1 John 2:17
TODAY'S DARE
End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it.
Single out every lie you've swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure
and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back bedroom. It
must be killed and destroyed—today—and replaced with the sure promises
of God and a heart filled with His perfect love.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
FireProof Day 23: Love always protects
Day 23: Love always protects
[Love] always protects.
—1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV
TODAY'S DARE
Remove anything that is hindering your relationship, any addiction or
influence that's stealing your affections and turning your heart away
from your spouse.
[Love] always protects.
—1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV
TODAY'S DARE
Remove anything that is hindering your relationship, any addiction or
influence that's stealing your affections and turning your heart away
from your spouse.
Monday, April 22, 2013
FireProof Day 22: Love is faithful
I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will know the Lord.
—Hosea 2:20
TODAY'S DARE
Love is a choice, not a feeling. It is an initiated action, not a
knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love even if your
spouse has lost most of their interest in receiving it. Say to them
today in words similar to these, "I love you. Period. I choose to love
you even if you don't love me in return.
—Hosea 2:20
TODAY'S DARE
Love is a choice, not a feeling. It is an initiated action, not a
knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love even if your
spouse has lost most of their interest in receiving it. Say to them
today in words similar to these, "I love you. Period. I choose to love
you even if you don't love me in return.
Friday, April 19, 2013
FireProof Day 19: Love is impossible
Day 19: Love is impossible
Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves
is born of God and knows God.
—1 John 4:7
TODAY'S DARE
Look back over the dares from previous days. Were there some that
seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need for God to
change your heart and to give you the ability to love? Ask Him to show
you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to
settle your eternal destination.
Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves
is born of God and knows God.
—1 John 4:7
TODAY'S DARE
Look back over the dares from previous days. Were there some that
seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need for God to
change your heart and to give you the ability to love? Ask Him to show
you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to
settle your eternal destination.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
FireProof Day 17: Love promotes intimacy
Day 17: Love promotes intimacy
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the
matter separates close friends.
—Proverbs 17:9 NIV
TODAY'S DARE
Determine to guard your mate's secrets (unless they are dangerous to
them or to you) and to pray for them. Talk with your spouse, and
resolve to demonstrate love in spite of these issues. Really listen to
them when they share personal thoughts and struggles with you. Make
them feel safe.
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the
matter separates close friends.
—Proverbs 17:9 NIV
TODAY'S DARE
Determine to guard your mate's secrets (unless they are dangerous to
them or to you) and to pray for them. Talk with your spouse, and
resolve to demonstrate love in spite of these issues. Really listen to
them when they share personal thoughts and struggles with you. Make
them feel safe.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
FireProof Day 16: Love intercedes
Day 16: Love intercedes
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good
health, just as your soul prospers.
—3 John 2
TODAY'S DARE
Begin praying today for your spouse's heart. Pray for three specific
areas where you desire for God to work in your spouse's life and in
your marriage.
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good
health, just as your soul prospers.
—3 John 2
TODAY'S DARE
Begin praying today for your spouse's heart. Pray for three specific
areas where you desire for God to work in your spouse's life and in
your marriage.
Monday, April 15, 2013
FireProof Day 15: Love is honorable
Day 15: Love is honorable
Live with your wives in an understanding way . . . and show her honor
as a fellow heir of the grace of life.
—1 Peter 3:7
TODAY'S DARE
Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above
your normal routine. It may be holding the door for her. It might be
putting his clothes away for him. It may be the way you listen and
speak in your communication. Show your mate that he or she is highly
esteemed in your eyes.
Live with your wives in an understanding way . . . and show her honor
as a fellow heir of the grace of life.
—1 Peter 3:7
TODAY'S DARE
Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above
your normal routine. It may be holding the door for her. It might be
putting his clothes away for him. It may be the way you listen and
speak in your communication. Show your mate that he or she is highly
esteemed in your eyes.
Friday, April 12, 2013
FireProof Day 12: Love lets the other win
Day 12: Love lets the other win
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for
the interests of others.
—Philippians 2:4
TODAY'S DARE
Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of
disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putting
their preference first.
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Living God's word?
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for
the interests of others.
—Philippians 2:4
TODAY'S DARE
Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of
disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putting
their preference first.
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Living God's word?
Thursday, April 11, 2013
FireProof Day 11: Love cherishes
Husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies.
—Ephesians 5:28
TODAY'S DARE
What need does your spouse have that you could meet today? Can you run
an errand? Give a back rub or foot massage? Is there housework you
could help with? Choose a gesture that says, "I cherish you" and do it
with a smile.
—Ephesians 5:28
TODAY'S DARE
What need does your spouse have that you could meet today? Can you run
an errand? Give a back rub or foot massage? Is there housework you
could help with? Choose a gesture that says, "I cherish you" and do it
with a smile.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
FireProof Day 10: Love is unconditional
Day 10: Love is unconditional
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
—Romans 5:8
TODAY'S DARE
Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse—something that
proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and
nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite
dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy
of being their partner in marriage.
Keep praying for Cameroon and our children (read this sad article):
http://allafrica.com/stories/201304091494.html?aa_source=sptlgt-grid?aa_source=sptlgt-grid
On 4/9/13, Innocent & Linda Forteh <forteh@gmail.com> wrote:
> Greet one another with a kiss of love. —1 Peter 5:14
>
>
> TODAY'S DARE Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse
> today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to
> change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
>
>
> ************************************************************************************************
>
>
> On 4/8/13, Innocent & Linda Forteh <forteh@gmail.com> wrote:
>> *Day 8: Love is not jealous*
>>
>> Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It
>> burns
>> like blazing fire.
>> —Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV
>>
>> TODAY'S DARE
>> *Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts
>> of jealousy.* To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on
>> their
>> achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly
>> burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he
>> or
>>
>> she recently enjoyed.
>>
>> --
>> The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
>> www.forteh.blogspot.com
>> www.linda4te.blogspot.com
>> http://forteh.googlepages.com/home
>> www.twitter.com/inno4te
>> www.associate.com/groups/practical
>
>
> --
> The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
> www.forteh.blogspot.com
> www.linda4te.blogspot.com
> http://forteh.googlepages.com/home
> www.twitter.com/inno4te
> www.associate.com/groups/practical
>
--
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
—Romans 5:8
TODAY'S DARE
Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse—something that
proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and
nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite
dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy
of being their partner in marriage.
Keep praying for Cameroon and our children (read this sad article):
http://allafrica.com/stories/201304091494.html?aa_source=sptlgt-grid?aa_source=sptlgt-grid
On 4/9/13, Innocent & Linda Forteh <forteh@gmail.com> wrote:
> Greet one another with a kiss of love. —1 Peter 5:14
>
>
> TODAY'S DARE Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse
> today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to
> change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
>
>
> ************************************************************************************************
>
>
> On 4/8/13, Innocent & Linda Forteh <forteh@gmail.com> wrote:
>> *Day 8: Love is not jealous*
>>
>> Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It
>> burns
>> like blazing fire.
>> —Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV
>>
>> TODAY'S DARE
>> *Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts
>> of jealousy.* To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on
>> their
>> achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly
>> burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he
>> or
>>
>> she recently enjoyed.
>>
>> --
>> The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
>> www.forteh.blogspot.com
>> www.linda4te.blogspot.com
>> http://forteh.googlepages.com/home
>> www.twitter.com/inno4te
>> www.associate.com/groups/practical
>
>
> --
> The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
> www.forteh.blogspot.com
> www.linda4te.blogspot.com
> http://forteh.googlepages.com/home
> www.twitter.com/inno4te
> www.associate.com/groups/practical
>
--
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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Monday, April 08, 2013
Day 8: Love is not jealous
Day 8: Love is not jealous
Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire.
—Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV
TODAY'S DARE
Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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Sunday, April 07, 2013
Day 7: Love believes the best
Day 7: Love believes the best
[Love] believes all things, hopes all things.
—1 Corinthians 13:7
TODAY'S DARE
For today's dare, get two sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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Saturday, April 06, 2013
Day 6: Love is not irritable
Day 6: Love is not irritable
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
—Proverbs 16:32
TODAY'S DARE
Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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Friday, April 05, 2013
Fireproof Love Dare Challenge - Day 5: Love is not rude
Day 5: Love is not rude
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be reckoned a curse to him. —Proverbs 27:14
TODAY'S DARE
Ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behavior. This is from their perspective only.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Fireproof Love Dare Challenge - Day 4: Love is thoughtful
Day 4: Love is thoughtful
How precious also are Your thoughts to me. . . .How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.
—Psalm 139:17–18
TODAY'S DARE
Contact your spouse sometime during the business of the day. Have no agenda other than asking how he or she is doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
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Day 3: Love is not selfishBe devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. —Romans 12:10TODAY'S DAREWhatever you put your time, energy, and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, buy your spouse something that says, "I was thinking of you today."Check out my Blog.. www.forteh.blogspot.com for previous Dares!
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Love Dare Challenge - Day 2 - Love is Kind
Day 2: Love is kind
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
—Ephesians 4:32
TODAY'S DARE
In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.
God bless as we deliberately apply our hears to our 40 day love journey.
Innocent
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On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Innocent & Linda Forteh <forteh@gmail.com> wrote:
Day 1: Love is patientBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.—Ephesians 4:2 NIVTODAY'S DAREThe 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.
The truth never changes.Do you know Him?
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