Day 17: Love Promotes Intimacy
DETERMINE TO GUARD YOUR MATE'S 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.
We've enjoyed friends of all ages and stages in our lives - childhood, college, neighbors, church friends, and yes, even Facebook friends. All have the potential to make great memories, love, and support us. But none, I mean none - replace the intimacy and friendship we experience (should experience) in marriage.
In marriage, we share a home, finances, special evenings and morning breath. Along with commonalities, we brought in baggage and personal secrets. Some need to be corrected - some need to be accepted and protected. That's what God (who knows every teeny tiny detail about us) does. He loves us at a depth beyond our imagination and makes us feel safe. Do you?
VERSE FOR TODAY'S DARE: "He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends" (Proverbs 17:9).
THOUGHT FOR TODAY'S DARE: Commit to helping your spouse feel loved - and safe. Rebuild trust and intimacy. Make your home a safe haven.
Blessings for an "intimate" day,
Dale and Susan Crook
(Want to take it a step further? Purchase the “Love Dare” book by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick for additional information and to record your results.)
DETERMINE TO GUARD YOUR MATE'S 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.
We've enjoyed friends of all ages and stages in our lives - childhood, college, neighbors, church friends, and yes, even Facebook friends. All have the potential to make great memories, love, and support us. But none, I mean none - replace the intimacy and friendship we experience (should experience) in marriage.
In marriage, we share a home, finances, special evenings and morning breath. Along with commonalities, we brought in baggage and personal secrets. Some need to be corrected - some need to be accepted and protected. That's what God (who knows every teeny tiny detail about us) does. He loves us at a depth beyond our imagination and makes us feel safe. Do you?
VERSE FOR TODAY'S DARE: "He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends" (Proverbs 17:9).
THOUGHT FOR TODAY'S DARE: Commit to helping your spouse feel loved - and safe. Rebuild trust and intimacy. Make your home a safe haven.
Blessings for an "intimate" day,
Dale and Susan Crook
(Want to take it a step further? Purchase the “Love Dare” book by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick for additional information and to record your results.)
