40 day love dare

There is a movie called Fireproof that is amazing! If you have not watched it then you are missing out. It is a Christian based movie, with some very sensitive topics that most married couples deal with. It is just awesome! Anyway, it is based of the book "The Love Dare" which I highly recommend as well. I am going to jump in and take this dare as a part of my growing experience on this blog. You will get what I am doing if you checkout the movie!

I am going to extend most of these days to all my relationships. This is really a dare for couples but i really think I will try to make it work for all the relationships I have in life.

Day 1

1 Corinthians 13:13
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these [is] charity.
Ephesians 4:2
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Love is life's most powerful motivator!
Love changes our motivation for living.
Love is built on two pillars: Patience & Kindness
Love will inspire you to become a patient person.
Patience brings an internal calm during an external storm.
Patience stops problems in their tracks.
~Quotes from The Love Dare

What To Do Today

"Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the conditions of our heart. Today resolve to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything.
It is better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret."
1 Thessalonians 5:15And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves.

Questions At The End Of The Day
Did anything happen today to cause anger toward your mate?
Were you tempted to think disapproving thoughts and to let them come out in words?

So this is the goal for tomorrow. I think I need to learn the most patience with my kids. Something to work on :)