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The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.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 8: Love is not Jealous
Love is as strong as death, its jealousy
unyielding as the grave. It burns like
blazing fire.
—Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV
unyielding as the grave. It burns like
blazing fire.
—Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV
Jealousy is one of the strongest drives known to man. It comes from the root of zeal and means "to burn with an intense fire." Proverbs 27:4.
There are actually two forms: a legitimate jealousy based upon love, and an illegitimate jealousy based upon envy. The Bible describes God having this kind of righteous jealousy for His people. It's that He deeply longs for us, desiring for us to keep Him as our first love.
Jealousy is a common struggle. It sparked when someone else upstages you and gets something you want. It can poison you from living the life God intended. If you don't diffuse your anger by learning to love others, you may eventually begin plotting against them (James 3:16. 4:1-2).
You don't usually get jealous of disconnected strangers. The one's you're tempted to be jealous of are primarily in the same arena with you. If ain't careful, jealousy can also infect your marriage. When you were married, both of you became one and were to share in the enjoyment of the other. But if selfishness rules, any good thing happening to only one of you can be a catalyst for envy rather than congratulations.
Because love is not selfish and puts others first, it refuses to let jealousy in. A loving husband sees his wife as completing him, not competing with him.A loving wife doesn't compare her weaknesses to her husband's strength. She throws a celebration, not a pity party.
It is time to let love, humility,and gratefulness destroy any jealousy that springs up in your heart. It's time to let your mate's successes draw you closer together and give you greater opportunities to show genuine love.
TODAY’S DARE
Determine to become your spouse’s biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday’s list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
How hard was it to destroy the list? What are some positive experiences that you can celebrate in the life of your mate? How can you encourage them towards future successes?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
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