BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 24

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The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.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

The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.
—1 John 2:17

Adam and Eve were supplied with everything they needed in the garden of Eden. They had fellowship with God and intimacy with one another. But after Eve was deceived by the serpent, she saw the forbidden fruit and set her heart on it. Before long, Adam joined her in her wishes, and against God's command both of them ate.

That's the progression, From eyes to heart to action. And then follows shame and regret.

Lust is in opposite to love. It means to set your heart and passions on something forbidden. And for a believer, it is the first step out of fellowship with the Lord and with others.That's is because every object of your lust represents a lie. 

Lust always breed more lust. Rather than fullness, it leads to emptiness. It is a misguided thirst for satisfaction that only God can fulfill. 

Are you tired of being lied to by lust? Then begin setting your eyes on the Word of God. You'll find yourself so full on what He provides, you won't be hungry anymore for the junk food of lust.

Lust is the best this world has to offer, but love offers you the best life in the world.

TODAY’S DARE

End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it. Single out every lie you’ve swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back bedroom. It must be killed and destroyed—today—and replaced with the sure promises of God and a heart filled with His perfect love.

QUESTION OF THE DAY
What did you identify as an area of lust? What has this pursuit cost you over time? How has it led you away from the person you want to be with? Write about your new commitment to seek Him- and to seek your spouse- rather than seeking after foolish desires.

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