BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 25

Dear BookClub reader, welcome to day 24 of this book 'THE LOVE DARE'. The Love Dare is a non-fiction marriage-related book written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. It is a 40-day Christian devotional designed to strengthen marriages. Click to view day 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5 , 6, 7 ,  8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ,12 , 13,14, 15,16, 17 18 19, 20 21 22 23 24 

For this book reading, each day will contain three very important element;

First, a unique aspect of love will be discussed.

Second, you will be given a specific dare to do for your spouse.

Last, you will need a journal to log what you are learning and doing and how your spouse is responding by answering the 'question of the day'. These note will record your progress and should become priceless to you in the future.

The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.

Ensure that you do not miss any part of this book reading. Enjoy!

DAY 17: Love forgives

What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ.
—2 Corinthians 2:10

This one is tough- perhaps the toughest dare in the book. But if there s to be any hope for your marriage, this is a challenge that must be taken seriously. It cannot just be considered and contemplated but must be deliberately put into practice. Forgiveness has to happen, or a successful marriage won't.

Torture, Prison. When you think unforgiveness, this is what should come to your mind. Imagine you find yourself in a prison like setting. This prison, you see, is a room in your own heart. But not far away, Jesus is standing there, extending to you a key that will release every inmate.

No. You don't want any part of it. These people hurt you badly. They know what they were doing and yet they did it anyway- even your spouse. It's just too much. But in trying to escape, you make a startling discovery. There is no way out. You're trapped inside with all the other captives. Your freedom is depended on your forgiveness.

TODAY’S DARE

Whatever you haven’t forgiven in your mate, forgive it today. Let it go. Just as we ask Jesus to “forgive us our debts” each day, we must ask Him to help us “forgive our debtors” each day as well. Unforgiveness has been keeping you and your spouse in prison too long. Say from your heart, “I choose to forgive.”

 

QUESTION OF THE DAY
What did you forgive your spouse for today? How long have you been carrying the weight of it? What are the possibilities now that you've released this matter to God?

Read also: BookClub- How You can Be Led by the Spirit of God- Kenneth E Hagins