BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 27

Dear BookClub reader, welcome to day 27 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 25 26
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The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.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 27: Love Encourages

Guard my soul and deliver me; do not let
me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.
—Psalm 25:20

Marriage has a way of altering our vision. We go in expecting our mate to fulfill our hopes and to make us happy. But is an impossible order for our spouse to fill. Unrealistic expectations breed disappointment. 

Divorce is nearly inevitable when people refuse to allow their spouses to be human. So there needs to be a transition in thinking. You must choose to live by encouragement rather than by expectations. Love puts the focus on personal responsibility rather than on demanding more from others.

TODAY’S DARE 

Eliminate the poison of unrealistic expectations in your home. Think of one area where your spouse has told you you’re expecting too much, and tell them you’re sorry for being so hard on them about it. Promise them you’ll seek to understand, and assure them of your unconditional love.

 

QUESTION OF THE DAY
When you place high expectations on your spouse that they don't feel internally motivated to attain, what does that tell you about yourself? What are some better ways to deal with these disconnects?

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