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
Why is it that the ones we love most become the most irritable to us?
It takes a lot of intentionality on our part to see our spouse in a different set of lenses. That is why the Love Dare challenge each one of us and it works so well.
It give you a chance to practice loving your spouse in different ways and that keeps my focus off of yourself. That is calledINTENTIONALITY! Try it for yourself, the results might amaze you!
As I have watched individuals and couples come into this online community my mind has quickly moved away from Jennifer and walking through the 40 Day Love Dare. My heart has been broken as I see how people rate their marriages. The Message Board has notes fromm people seeking help and prayer.
My heart is heavy for all those wanting to see a miracle in their marriage and even those that are okay but know it can be so much more. I am committed to pray for each one of them.
In processing Dare #6 the question they ask on page 26 is, Am I a calming breeze, or a storm waiting to happen? That really hit me hard as I reflect on my lion personality. How does my wife see me and what about my children.
Lets just say that sometimes it storms when I am around. This is a great one to think and pray about as a man with a type AAA personality.
I am going to take this Dare and really work hard on it. Intentionality is the key for me and this 40 Day journey is giving me a great head start. One thing I have already done is stop traveling so much and this has given me margin. Margin, it directly impacts your life at every level.
...from the love dares blogs...
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