Day 2

How did you do with Day 1? I had every intention of being patient, but I will admit I struggled a bit. I even said, "I am trying to be patient but you are making it difficult" Sometimes, it is hard to be patient.

*Newcomers, there is no reason you cannot pick up and start today. Even if you do not believe in my religion [Christianity] or ANY religion, applying these principles and accepting these dares will change your marriage.

Day 2 is to be completed February 4, 2009
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other,
just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. -Eph. 4:32

Kindness is love in action. If patience is how love reacts in order to minimize a negative circumstance, kindness is how love acts to maximize a positive circumstance. Patience avoids a problem; kindness creates a blessing. When you're kind, people want to be around you. They see you as being good to them and good for them.

Kindness can be broken down into four categories: Gentleness (You're sensitive, Tender, Speaking the truth in love), Helpfulness (Being kind means you meet the needs of the moment), Willingness (Kindness inspires you to be agreeable. Instead of being obstinate, reluctant, or stubborn, you cooperate, you stay flexible), and Initiative (Kindness thinks ahead, then takes the first step).

Jesus
creatively
described
the kindness
of love
in Luke 10
[the parable of the Good Samaritan]

It is difficult to demonstrate love when you feel little to no motivation. But love in its truest sense is not based on feelings. Rather, love determines to show thoughtful actions even when there seems no reward. You will never learn to love until you learn to demonstrate kindness.

Today's Dare.
In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse (what! we can't forget yesterdays lesson?!?!) Do at least ONE unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.

**If you want to go a step further, share what your act of kindness is going to be..some of us may need an idea or two! :0)