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.
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