Monday, January 31, 2011

LOVE DARE #28

Day 28: Love Makes Sacrifices

WHAT IS ONE OF THE GREATEST NEEDS IN YOUR SPOUSE'S LIFE RIGHT NOW? IS THERE A NEED YOU COULD LIFT FROM THEIR SHOULDERS TODAY BY A DARING ACT OF SACRIFICE ON YOUR PART? WHETHER THE NEED IS BIG OR SMALL, PURPOSE TO DO WHAT YOU CAN TO MEET THE NEED.

Life is hard, marriage is hard, and these LOVE DARES are hard! Looking for that "Easy Road" exit? If we're to follow the road Jesus took, we're to lay down our lives for others. He taught us to recognize the needs in others and do all we can to stay on the path - lend a hand and be a blessing.

Too often, we don't recognize our spouse's need until we hear it voiced. Then we consider it a "complaint" rather than an opportunity to be their champion, supporter, and teammate. Respond before you're asked today. Take the "High Road." Pray for the best way to help.

VERSE FOR TODAY'S DARE: "He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers" (1 John 3:16 HCSB).
THOUGHT FOR TODAY'S DARE: Go into action mode. If troubles have buried your spouse - start digging.

Blessings for "safe travels" today,
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.)