Saturday, July 17, 2010
Love Dare Day 1-
Today I am "resolved to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to my spouse at all". Well, to tell you the truth ladies my husband isn't even awake yet (today is his day to sleep in) and I'm nervous about this challenge. Hahaha...my first thought is "well, I'm glad he's sleeping in. That is an hour or 2 less I have to try to do this." I'm already disappointed that I don't do this everyday. I'll let you know how it goes. We have a birthday party at our house today which can make me a little demanding so it will be interesting to see how I honestly evaluate myself at the end of the day. I'm going to put a ring on my left ring finger (something I don't usually wear) so that I can remind myself of this challenge or I'm afraid I'll forget to be patient all together. Check back later to hear how I did!!!
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I'm half way through the day...and so far so good! This is not usually difficult for me (to refrain from saying hurtful things to my husband), but today I am going to have patience with EVERYBODY (even my 2 kids and my nephew) which will make our home much more enjoyable for my husband! That will also make it more of a challange...but, like I said, so far so good!
This also is a fairly an easy task for me as I try not to speak badly towards or of my husband. My goal for this entire thing is to be more affectionate towards my husband. I am not a demonstrative person so it very hard for me. I show my love by acts of service, but I will try to incorporate words, hugs and kisses.
Huge success today. Not hard for me to be kind, but patience is another issue for me. HOwever being in a new marriage is a bit easier, I realize this, but I dont' see why it needs to change for the worse. I am encouraged to be doing this so soon into my marriage. It will help me keep things in check! lol A few times I found myself being pushy, but I recalled the dare and it all went well! Praise YEshua!
I did it!! I really chose to be patient when I wanted to be frustrated. Great job ladies. Mission 1 of 40 accomplished. :)
Yesterday was pretty good overall. There were plenty of times I almost blew it though, mostly with the kiddos. I learned that I need to continue to think before I speak and not say anything when I have nothing nice to say. Today will be tough...to be kind and the first to act with kindness. The part that got me was, Kindness thinks ahead, then takes the first step. It doesn’t sit around waiting to be prompted or coerced before getting off the couch. Ok so I am on the lookout for needs to fulfill.
Denise, I'm with you on thinking before you speak. It is so difficult sometimes. I constantly pray for God to show me when to be quiet and when to speak.
Looking for needs to fulfill is such a challenge when you have kids. It seems like you are constantly doing what "has" to be done and there is no time for extras for your husband.
God is so gracious with us though, giving us all we need to make right choices and have right thinking.
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