The Love Dare: Day Two

Day Two

Love is Kind.

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. ~Ephesians 4:32



Today's dare was to not only refrain from negative words or actions, but also to perform an act of kindness. I am only on day two, and I am really watching and realizing JUST HOW BAD I have treated not only James, but everyone around me. My relationships with other people just don't live up to par considering what they could be. I could do so much more in my life, just with a little thought and consideration about how I interact with others.

So anyway, today I didn't really know what to do. I still have plans for this evening, but so far I pretty much have done what I normally would do for him. Only this time, without grumbling or complaining. I helped him with dinner, I did whatever he needed me to do. I tried to put him first. Also...I helped him study, which I have NEVER done before. He picked up on all that information really really fast. He is so so smart.

That's another thing, too. You notice things you normally wouldn't see when you are doing this dare. Normally I wouldn't give it a second thought. Yesterday I missed James so bad I couldn't stand it. Then today, I realized just what a great wonderful awesome dad he is. And how much I need him in my life. I also realized how smart he is, how helpful he is...how comfortable I am being myself around him...so many things I love about him and so many reasons too. I can only see this dare getting better from here. It's truly life altering. Heart altering too.