The Love Dare: Day 10

DAY #10:  Love Is Unconditional
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dies for us."  Romans 5:8

TODAY'S DARE:
Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse.  Something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else.  Wash her car.  Clean the kitchen.  Buy his favorite dessert.  Fold the laundry.  Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.

MY REFLECTION:
I was so proud of myself today.  I stopped and bought my hubby an iced honey bun and a Mt. Dew and had it waiting for him in front of his coffee cup.  I proceeded to run a hot bath for him, I greeted him warmly... then... wait for it... wait for it... It was less than thirty minutes after he emerged from the bathroom that we were snapping at each other.  And we didn't catch ourselves!  Ugh!!  Satan makes me so mad!!  The truth about Satan is that he truly comes to steel, kill and destroy anything that we let him sink his claws in.  And for those of us who are married, Satan loves to attack the marriage.  Ever since beginning the journey on the Love Dare this time, I have encountered a challenge every step of the way.  Satan is not happy that I have a desire to make my marriage stronger and "fireproof".  If your spouse, you or your marriage under attack today, STOP!  Our strongest weapon is the Bible and it's the LIVING word of God.  Remember,

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."  John 16:33.  God never said it would easy, but He did say He would never leave us nor forsake.  It's comforting to know that I can mess up.  And even if I don't always get the desired response from my husband, my God knows my heart and He is always there and knows all about me and the decisions I make, the wise and the foolish.  Thank you Lord for guiding me in Your will.

"He who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him."  Psalm 32:10

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