February 28, 2011
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Love Dare, week 2
So now you know the truth. You signed up for a class to work on your marriage but instead you found out the Love Dare is really about you (me). It's really about changing us from the inside out. Helping you (and me) become a more loving person. And if we carry out each dare, our spouses will be affected and our marriages will begin to bloom!
I love my husband. He and I are bound by so much more than romance alone. What is hard for me? Patience. Holding my tongue. Yeah, those are pretty hard. Unfortunately, our words are a reflection of our hearts. Mine's not reflecting so great. Bleh. I'm not giving up. I'm going to persevere in demonstrating patience and removing negativity from my communication. My marriage is worth the hard work.
When you first fell in love, being thoughtful came quite naturally. You spent hours dreaming of what your loved one looked like, wondering what he or she was doing, rehearsing impressive things to say, then enjoying sweet memories of the time you spent together.
Let's return to when we first fell in love. Let's spend hours dreaming, wondering, and thinking of our spouses. The dares help us to refocus our thoughts and to put those thoughts in action. Let's have fun with them!
This week's assignment is days 6-10.
Day 10 may require a little extra thought and preparation.
Day 10 - Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse - something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
I'd love to hear from you! How was week one? Your favorite dare? Your least favorite dare? Leave a comment or a link to your own blog post.
Comments (5)
I saw a week or so ago that you were writing posts about the Love Dare. I was talking to my sister this week about my husband and me and she challenged me to get the Love Dare book. I resisted at first and kept thinking "why does it always have to be me?" (I'm so selfish!) but finally decided that I'd get it. I have been doing day 1 (the book hasn't come yet) and it has already helped. I know that the enemy is trying his best to cause conflict and pull us apart. Thank-you for your encouragement!
Week 1 was great. Some days, especially patience took a lot of work. I am not one to hold my tongue either
However, today was an eye opener. "Love is not irritable." I woke up irritable and probably took it out on Jake. Ive been up for 3 hours now and just sat down to read Day 6 and wouldnt you know it- its abt irritability. FAIL. Hoping I can make up for it the rest of the day. 
Missed being at church yesterday and being at small group (Again!)
@aretheyallyours - Aw! I'm so glad you decided to do it! The benefits will be worth all the effort. Get your sister to join you.
@herringtons - We missed you guys! (You have the rest of today and ever after to practice Day 6.
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Love Dare...never heard of it! Why am I out of the loop? It sounds good, though! I'm going to do #10 tomorrow. My hubby is SO good to me, I need to pull some weight here (not for competition but just being reminded that I've slacked off!)!
However of course your own expressions should be wise
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