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.
Monday, April 22, 2013
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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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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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.
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