Love Dares
03-01 through 03-02
Day 16: Love Intercedes
3 John 2
Dare: Pray for your spouse’s heart. Pray for three specific areas where you desire God to work in his or her life and your marriage.
Day 17: Love Promotes Intimacy
Proverbs 17:9
Dare: Determine to guard your spouse’s secrets. Pray for them and listen to them. Make them feel safe.
Day 18: Love Seeks to Understand
Proverbs 3:13
Dare: Prepare a special dinner at home. Focus this time on getting to know each other better.
Day 19: Love is Impossible
1 John 4:7
Dare: Look back over the dares you have done. Pray about the ones that seemed impossible to you. Ask God to show you your heart and where you stand with him. Ask him for the strength and grace to settle your eternal destination.
Day 20: Love is Jesus Christ
Romans 5:6
Dare: Take God at His word. Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation. Dare to pray, “Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner. But you have shown Your love for me by dying to forgive my sins and You have proven Your power to save me from death by Your resurrection. Lord, change my heart and save me by Your grace.
Day 21: Love is Satisfied in God
Isaiah 58:11
Dare: Be intentional today about making time to pray and read of your Bible. Try reading a chapter of Proverbs everyday, or reading a chapter in the gospel. As you do, immerse yourself in the love and promises God has for you. This will add to your growth as you walk with Him.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday's Dare
Monday, 02-24, Day Ten: Love is Unconditional
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse that proves your love is based on choice and nothing else. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Oddly enough, today's dare reminds me of the song we danced to at our wedding. The first line is, "Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start..."
This verse, though reminds me to show love toward all because Christ loved us even when he KNEW we were sinners, which is AMAZING. I'm not only joyful for my marital partner, but especially God's undeserved favor. Our God is an awesome God.
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse that proves your love is based on choice and nothing else. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Oddly enough, today's dare reminds me of the song we danced to at our wedding. The first line is, "Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start..."
This verse, though reminds me to show love toward all because Christ loved us even when he KNEW we were sinners, which is AMAZING. I'm not only joyful for my marital partner, but especially God's undeserved favor. Our God is an awesome God.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Love Dares Week of 02-22 through 03-01
Love Dares Week of 02-22 Through 03-01
Sunday, 02-23, Day Nine: Love Makes Good Impressions
“Greet one another with a kiss of love.” 1Peter 5:14
Dare: Think of specific way you’d like to greet your spouse today. Do it with a smile and enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
Monday, 02-24, Day Ten: Love is Unconditional
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse that proves your love is based on choice and nothing else. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Tuesday, 02-25, Day 11: Love Cherishes
“Husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies.” Ephesians 5:28
Dare: What needs does your spouse have that you could meet today? Choose a gesture that says, “I cherish you” and do it with a smile.
Wednesday, 02-26, Day 12: Love Lets the Other Win
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interest, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
Dare: Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and yoru spouse. Tell them you are putting their preference first.
Thursday, 02-27, Day 13: Love Fights Fair
“If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:25
Dare: Talk with your spouse about establishing healthy rules of engagement. Make this list and abide by it when the next disagreement occurs. If your spouse is not ready for this, then write your own rules.
Friday, 02-28, Day 14: Love Takes Delight
“Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life.” Ecclesiastes 9:9
Dare: Purposefully neglect an activity you would normally do so you can spend quality time with your spouse. Do something he or she would love to do, work on a project, or just spend time together.
Saturday, 03-01, 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 3:7Dare: Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine. Show your mate that he or she is highly esteemed in your eyes.
Sunday, 02-23, Day Nine: Love Makes Good Impressions
“Greet one another with a kiss of love.” 1Peter 5:14
Dare: Think of specific way you’d like to greet your spouse today. Do it with a smile and enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.
Monday, 02-24, Day Ten: Love is Unconditional
“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Dare: Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse that proves your love is based on choice and nothing else. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Tuesday, 02-25, Day 11: Love Cherishes
“Husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies.” Ephesians 5:28
Dare: What needs does your spouse have that you could meet today? Choose a gesture that says, “I cherish you” and do it with a smile.
Wednesday, 02-26, Day 12: Love Lets the Other Win
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interest, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
Dare: Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and yoru spouse. Tell them you are putting their preference first.
Thursday, 02-27, Day 13: Love Fights Fair
“If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:25
Dare: Talk with your spouse about establishing healthy rules of engagement. Make this list and abide by it when the next disagreement occurs. If your spouse is not ready for this, then write your own rules.
Friday, 02-28, Day 14: Love Takes Delight
“Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life.” Ecclesiastes 9:9
Dare: Purposefully neglect an activity you would normally do so you can spend quality time with your spouse. Do something he or she would love to do, work on a project, or just spend time together.
Saturday, 03-01, 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 3:7Dare: Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine. Show your mate that he or she is highly esteemed in your eyes.
Saturday's Dare...Day 8
Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire." Song of Solomon 8:6
Dare: Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan adn 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 destroy it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Wow. Pretty strong words from Solomon. I had to help a student write a paper this week on the "true meaning of love" and she was like, "how am I supposed to write this, I'm 17 I don't know what love is!" I could've used Solomon's help right about then!
Dare: Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan adn 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 destroy it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Wow. Pretty strong words from Solomon. I had to help a student write a paper this week on the "true meaning of love" and she was like, "how am I supposed to write this, I'm 17 I don't know what love is!" I could've used Solomon's help right about then!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sorry...Under the weather
Sorry everyone! I've been a bit under the weather this week and haven't been updated our love dares as planned. We'll get back on track with Saturday's love dare and next week should work out much better. I really enjoyed reading Jenn and Trish's responses, so let's all register and comment.
Have a great Friday!
Have a great Friday!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
02-15-09 Day Two, Love is Kind
Today's Dare:02-15: In addition to saying nothing negative to you spouse today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindess.
Guess what? You know that a whole "not being negative thing...we have to keep doing it all week! Now we have a random act of kindness to add to it...come on we can do it!
Things to consider about kindness:
gentleness, helpfulness, willingness, initiative
Our verse is:
"Be kind to one another tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
Things to comment about: What discoveries about love did you make today? What specifically did you do in this dare? How did you show kindness? Did you show kindness to anyone other than your spouse today?
Guess what? You know that a whole "not being negative thing...we have to keep doing it all week! Now we have a random act of kindness to add to it...come on we can do it!
Things to consider about kindness:
gentleness, helpfulness, willingness, initiative
Our verse is:
"Be kind to one another tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
Things to comment about: What discoveries about love did you make today? What specifically did you do in this dare? How did you show kindness? Did you show kindness to anyone other than your spouse today?
Dares for 02-15-09 through 02-21-09
02-15: Day Two, Love is Kind
In addition to saying nothing negative to you spouse today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindess.
02:16: Day Three: Love is Not Selfish
Whatever you put your time, money, and energy into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not interested in. Along with refraining from saying anything negative, buy, (or make or find) your spouse something that lets them know you are thinking of them.
02-17:Day Four, Love is Thoughtful
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.
02-18:Day Five,Love is Not Rude
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.
02-19: Day Six, Love is Not Irritable
Choose today to react to touch circumstances in your marraige in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
02-20: Day Seven, Love Believes the Best
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. At some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
02-21: Day Eight, Love is Not Jealous
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 acheivements, take the negative list from yesterday and get rid of it! Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
In addition to saying nothing negative to you spouse today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindess.
02:16: Day Three: Love is Not Selfish
Whatever you put your time, money, and energy into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are not interested in. Along with refraining from saying anything negative, buy, (or make or find) your spouse something that lets them know you are thinking of them.
02-17:Day Four, Love is Thoughtful
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.
02-18:Day Five,Love is Not Rude
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.
02-19: Day Six, Love is Not Irritable
Choose today to react to touch circumstances in your marraige in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.
02-20: Day Seven, Love Believes the Best
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. At some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.
02-21: Day Eight, Love is Not Jealous
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 acheivements, take the negative list from yesterday and get rid of it! Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
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