BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 19

Dear BookClub reader, welcome to day 19 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

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The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.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

Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
—1 John 4:7

 

The Love Dare starts with a secret. The secret is this: you cannot manufacture unconditional love (or Agape love) out of your own heart. It's impossible. It's beyond all our capabilities.

So how can you do it? Like it or not, agape love isn't something you can do. It's something only God can do. But because of His great love for you- and His love for your spouse- He chooses to express His love through you.

Still, you may not believe that. You may be convinced that with enough hard work and commitment, you can muster up unconditional, long term, sacrificial love from your own heart. You want to believe it's in you.

But how many times has your love your love failed to keep you from lying, from lusting, from overreacting, from thinking evil of this person you've vowed before God to love for the rest of your life?  It's this failure that exposes mankind's sinful condition (Romans 3:23). That's why if you're not right with God, you can't truly love your spouse because He is the Source of that love (1 John 4:7).

Perhaps you've never given your life to Christ, but you sense Him drawing you today. The Scripture says that if you repent by turning away from sin and turning to God, He is willing to forgive you because of the sacrifice His Son made on the cross. He is pursuing you not to enslave you but to free you, so you can receive His love and forgiveness.

The truth is, you can't live without Him and can't love without Him. But there is no telling what he could do in your marriage if you put your trust in Him.

TODAY’S DARE

Look back over the dares from previous days. Were there some that seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need for God to change your heart and to give you the ability to love? Ask Him to show you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to settle your eternal destination.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What do you believe God is saying to you? Is there a stirring in your heart? What decision have you made in response to this?

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