BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 20

Dear BookClub reader, welcome to day 20 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

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The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.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

While we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
—Romans 5:6

 

The previous day and dare lead to no other conclusion than this. Thankfully, it's a conclusion you can live with- today, tomorrow and forever.

Jesus has come "to seek and to save" you (Luke 19:10). Everything you've failed at and haven't been able to do, every minute you've failed at and haven't been able to do, every minute you've wasted trying to fix things your own way- all of it can be forgiven and made right by putting your life into the hands of the One who first gave it to you.

 

Maybe you've never done this. Then today is your day (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Maybe you did it years ago, you've wondered far from your spiritual roots. Then repent (Acts 3:19).

Love like this cannot be fully understood (Romans 5:7-8)

Nor can love like this be earned (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9).

But it must be received (Romans 10:9-10).

And when you have received this new life and love as your own, you are free to love in ways you've never been capable before. His love made the greatest sacrifice to meet your greatest need. As a result, you are able (by His grace) to walk in the fullness and blessing of His love. Now and forever.

 This means you now share this same love with your spouse. You can love even when you're not loved in return. True love is found in Christ alone.

TODAY’S DARE

Dare to take God at His Word. Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation. Dare to pray, “Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner. But You have shown Your love for me by dying to forgive my sins, and You have proven Your power to save me from death by Your resurrection. Lord, change my heart, and save me by Your grace.”

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Write about what this experience has been like for you. Even if you are only renewing your commitment to receive and express His love, what has He shown you today?

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