He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.-Proverbs 16:32
Wow we have made it thru 5 weeks of Love Dare. How is it going for you? I know some weeks are harder than others but for the reward we are seeking, stick with the dare even if you don’t think it is having an effect on your spouse/marriage.
Think back to the last time you were irritated? What caused the irritation? What eased your irritation? Do you respond in love or anger?
Love does not get angry or hurt!
Yes, let’s keep it real. You will get irritable, angry, and your feelings may get hurt but that does not mean you have to respond in the same manner. Do all you can to stay calm and patient with your spouse. Don’t be just as quick to respond with crankiness or strife.
Being easily angered signifies that there is something bigger going on then what appears on the surface. Address the true issue instead of taking the frustration out on your spouse.
This week Love Dare:
Choose this week 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.
Arelis Cintron (@DjRelat7) says
This is a great challenge and something I need to work on :/
Crista Hebel says
Oh my oh my this looks so challenging – it’s probably extremely worth it, too!
J H says
I also have this book, but are you sure you should be quoting the exact words from the book for the dares? I don’t know how that all works, but I would think they would want people to buy the book to get the info from it.
Just a thought. I do enjoy reading your posts though.
Still Dating My Spouse says
Thanks Jessica. For the actual dares, I think that is ok but for everything else I use my own words. But you definitely giving me something to think about; never want to steal….
Pamela