Day 6: Love is Not Irritable
CHOOSE TODAY TO REACT TO TOUGH CIRCUMSTANCES IN YOUR MARRIAGE IN LOVING WAYS INSTEAD OF WITH IRRITATION. BEGIN BY MAKING A LIST OF AREAS WHERE YOU NEED TO ADD MARGIN TO YOUR SCHEDULE. THEN LIST ANY WRONG MOTIVATIONS THAT YOU NEED TO RELEASE FROM YOUR LIFE.
Yesterday's LOVE DARE may have prompted a bit of irritation. After all, who wants to hear about those "issues" that need improvement? The person who wants a "Championship Marriage" does! By the way, it's probably about time to increase your prayers for protection because Satan's loading the ammunition. Yes, that's irritating, but remember - we're not to be irritable.
We have a rule in our house - no "discussions" after 10 pm. We're tired, we're worn out, and too deficient to hold a "constructive conversation." It usually ends with a cranky, tired, cantankerous, and irritable spouse (the one with the longer hair) apologizing. Set perimeters, plan to talk soon, and don't hold a grudge.
VERSE FOR TODAY'S DARE: "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).
THOUGHT FOR TODAY'S DARE: Strive to remain calm and patient, restrain your temper, exhibit self-control, and keep the molehill - a molehill. Make love the "mountaintop" experience in your home!
Blessings for a non-irritating day,
Dale and Susan
(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.)
