Fireproof & The Love Dare

This past weekend Jarred & I finally watched the movie "Fireproof".  I bought it for him over a year ago for Valentine's day when it first came out, and it has sat in our entertainment center ever since -- until Saturday.  WOW!  Is all I have to say.  Although Kirk Cameron is a little cheesy at times, the message the movie gives is so powerful!!  I am blessed to say that Jarred & my marriage is wonderful and we have been so fortunate to continue to grow in our love for each other over the almost 15 years we've been a couple. But that's not to say we haven't had our battles along the way either.  Marriage requires as much upkeep as laundry... it's a daily effort, and if you let it just sit without tending to it, it just builds into a mountain before you know it and you don't know where to start.  Sorry for the laundry reference, it's just what is fresh in my head as I stare at the final pieces left to be put away. LOL! 

I'm not sure if I've mentioned that I'm also doing the Love Dare.  It's a 40 day devotional that teaches you how to love someone unconditionally.  It is based off of the main story line from the movie Fireproof so they go hand in hand.  When I first started, I thought it was going to be relatively easy but inspiring.  I've found myself to be challenged more in the past 3 weeks than I thought was possible.  It's stretching me beyond my comfort zone, and it's so rewarding too!!  Not only am I blessing my husband, but I find myself falling more in love with him every day.  For pete's sake I actually enjoyed ironing for him!! LOL! (now if I could just get to where that's a regular occurance. Ha!)  I have found myself to be excited about the daily "dares" and I eagerly wait (sometimes impatiently) to see how Jarred will respond to the different acts. 

I highly recommend it if you are struggling with your marriage, feeling jealous, or if you just want to find a way to love your spouse in a new light and in a deeper way.