January 11, 2010

• Valentine Dare, Week 1

  1.  The first part of this dare is fairly simple.  Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart.  For the next week, 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'll regret. 

  2.  In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.  Wasn't kindness one of the key things that drew you and your spouse together in the first place?  Even though the years can make day to day life seem mundane, your enjoyment in marriage is still linked to the daily level of kindness expressed. 

  3.  When someone communicates that they are glad to see you, your personal sense of self-worth increases.  You feel more important and valued.  Think about your greeting.  Does your spouse feel valued and appreciated?  Do they feel loved?  Remember, love is a choice.  So choose to change your greeting.  Choose to love.  Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse this week.  Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm.  Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.

  If we are teachable, we will learn to do the one thing that is most important in marriage - to love.  Marriage is wonderful.  It is difficult.  It is life changing. 

  May God bless us as we dare to love!

  

  Valentine Dare, Introduction

  Valentine Dare, Week 2

  Valentine Dare, Week 3

  Valentine Dare, Week 4

  Valentine Dare, Concluded

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