Love Dare Twenty Six

Take time to pray through areas of wrongdoing. Ask for God's forgiveness, then humble yourself enough to admit them to your spouse. Do it sincerely and truthfully. Ask you spouse for forgiveness as well. No matter how they respond, make sure you cover your responsibility in love. Even if they respond with criticism, accept it by receiving it as counsel.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Twenty Five

I am so sorry if you have been waiting for these. I have stumbled off the path of following this daily. I am trying to get back on track. Here is day 25. Which is where we left off.

Whatever you haven't forgiven in your mate, fogive it today. Let it go. Just as we ask Jesus to "fogice us our debts" each day, we must ask Him to help us "forgive our debtors" Each day as well. Unforgiveness has been keeping you and your spouse in prison too long. Say from your heart, "I choose to forgive."

Love Dare Day Twenty Four

End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it. Single out every lie you've swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back bedroom. It must be killed and destroyed-today-and replaced with the sure promises of God and a heart filled with His perfect love.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Twenty Two and Twenty three

Love is a choice, not a feeling. It is an initiated action, not a knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love even if you spouse has lost most of their interest in receiving it. Say to them today in words similar to these, "I love you. Period. I choose to love you even if you don't love me in return."

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Remove anything that is hindering your relationship, any addiction or influence that's stealing your affections and turning your heart away from your spouse.

(Both taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Twentyone

Be intentional today about making a time to pray and read your bible. Try reading a chapter out of Proverbs each day(there are thirty-one--a full month's supply), or reading a chapter in the Gospels(Mathew, Mark, Luke and John). 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. (taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Twenty

Dare to 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."(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Nineteen

Look back over the dares from the previous days. Were there some that seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need for God to change your heart and to give you the ability to love? Ask Him to show you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to settle your eternal destination. (taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Eighteen

Prepare a special dinner at home, just for the two of you. The dinner can be as nice as your prefer. Focus this time on getting to know your spouse better, prehaps in areas you've rarley talked about. Determing to make it an enjoyable evening for you and your mate. (taken from the Love Dare book)

Love Dare Day Seventeen

Determine to guard your mates secrets(unless they are dangerous to them or to you)and to pray for them. Talk with your spouse, and resolve to demonstrate love in spite of these issues. Really listen to them when they share personal thoughts and struggles with you. Make them feel safe.(taken from the love dare book)

Love Dare Day Fifteen and Sixteen

Sorry Ladies, I am slacking on this.

Day Fifteen-Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine. It may be holding the door for her. It might be putting his clothes away for him. It may be the way you listen and speak in your communication. Sho your mate that he or she is highly esteemed in your eyes.

Day Sixteen-Begin praying today for your spouse's heart. Pray for three specific areas where you desire for God to work in your spouse's life and in your marriage.

Love Dare Day Fourteen

Purposefully neglect an activity you would normally do so you can spend quality time with your spouse. Do something he or she would love todo or a project they'd really like to work on. Just be together.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Thirteen

Talk with your spouse about establishing healthy rules of engagement. If you mate is not ready for this, then write out your own personal rules to "fight" by. Resolve to abide by them when the next disagreement occurs.(taken from the love dare book)

Love Dare Day Twelve

Demonstrte love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putthing their preference first. (taken from the love dare book)

Love Dare Day Eleven

What need does your spouse have that you could meet today? can you run an errand? Give a back rub or foot massage? Is there housework you could help with? Choose a gesture that says, "I cherish you" and do it with a smile.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare 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. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage. (taken from the love dare book)

Love Dare Day Nine

Think of a specific way you'd like to greet your spouse today. Do it with a smile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Eight

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 achievements, take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Seven

For today's dare, 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. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and than your spouse for having this characteristic.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Six

Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Love Dare Day Five

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.(Taken from the Love Dare book)