The Love Dare

So, I dont know much about being married since im still new at this whole thing. But, I do know that it is not easy. In the beginning, you are imaging that everyday will be filled with nothing but good times and laughs. You think that all of the "wooing" that is happening will always be there. What you don't realize is that life has a way of creeping in and changing all of that. Thats why it is so important to always try to let your husband or wife know that you love them unconditionally.
The reason for my motivational speech is because I saw a movie the other night that was totally inspiring. It was called Fire Proof. It was about a man and a woman who were on the verge of divorce. They could'nt stand eachother, and said nothing but hurtful things to each other. The husband confided in his dad, and his dad asked him to wait for 4o days until he made his decision on whether or not they would want to stay married. The next day he got a book in the mail from his dad. It was called the Love Dare. It was filled with 40 Pages. Each day he was to read a page and do exactly what the page said. His dad promised him that it would not be easy, and he would probably be rejected, but in the end, it would be worth it.

This book inspired me so much, I actually got the book. It has 40 days of love dares in it, and I am following the book and doing exactly as it says. I am only on day 2, but i can already tell that this experiment is going to change my relationship. We already have a great marriage, but that doesnt mean that you should stop trying to improve it.

So... with that said... I am going to challenge every one who reads my blog to follow the love dares that i post. Everyday i will post the dare that i am on in the book. There will be an inspirational thought and then a dare. Do not take it lightly, but with real intent to improve your relationship with the person you love. Let me know if anyone has any success!

Day 1: Love is Patient
" Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love."- Ephesians 4:2

The first Dare is fairly simple. 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 will regret. Good Luck!