THE LOVE DARE - 40 Days Love Journey - Day 1-15

Oct 28, 2026

A 40-day marriage devotion centered on daily instruction to practice love as described in scripture. The text outlines each day’s theme, paired with a Bible verse and a practical “dare” for spouses: speak patiently, avoid negative words, show unexpected kindness, express thoughtful care, address irritations calmly, and affirm positive qualities. It also guides actions such as listening for sources of discomfort, greeting with enthusiasm, and choosing goodwill during disagreements to strengthen relationship commitment.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Day 1

Love is patient

Day 2

Love is kind

Day 3

Love is not selfish

Day 4

Love is thoughtful

Day 5

Love is not rude

Day 6

Love is not irritable

Day 7

Love believes the best

Day 8

Love is not jealous

Day 9

Love makes good impressions

Day 10

Love is unconditional

Day 11

Love cherishes

Day 12

Love lets the other win

Day 13

Love fights fair

Day 14

Love takes delight

Day 15

Love is honorable

THE LOVE DARE 40 Days Love Journey Day 1: Love is patient Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. —Ephesians 4:2 NIV TODAY’S DARE The first part of this dare is fairly simple. Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart. For the next day, resolve to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything. It’s better to hold your tongue than to say something you’ll regret Day 2: 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 In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness. Day 3: Love is not selfish Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. —Romans 12:10 TODAY’S DARE Whatever you put your time, energy, and money into will become more important to you. It’s hard to care for something you are not investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, buy your spouse something that says,“I was thinking of you today.” Day 4: Love is thoughtful How precious also are Your thoughts tome How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. —Psalm 139:17–18 TODAY’S DARE Contact your spouse sometime during the business of the day. Have no agenda other than asking how he or she is doing and if there is anything you could do for them. Day 5: Love is not rude He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be reckoned a curse to him. —Proverbs 27:14 TODAY’S DARE Ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behavior. This is from their perspective only. Day 6: Love is not irritable He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. —Proverbs 16:32 TODAY’S DARE Choose today to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation. Begin by making a list below of areas where you need to add margin to your schedule. Then list any wrong motivations that you need to release from your life. Day 7: Love believes the best [Love] believes all things, hopes all things. —1 Corinthians 13:7 TODAY’S DARE For today’s dare, get two sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic. Day 8: Love is not jealous Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire. —Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV TODAY’S DARE Determine to become your spouse’s biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday’s list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed. Day 9: Love makes good impressions Greet one another with a kiss of love. —1 Peter 5:14 TODAY’S DARE Think of a specific way you’d like to greet your spouse today. Do it with asmile and with enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting to reflect your love for them. Day 10: Love is unconditional God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 TODAY’S DARE Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse—something that proves (to you and t

FAQs

What does Day 1 focus on, and what is the “dare” for that day?

Day 1 focuses on love being patient. The dare is to demonstrate patience and say nothing negative to your spouse at all, choosing to hold your tongue if temptation arises.

What guidance is given for Day 5 regarding uncomfortable issues?

Day 5 asks you to request three things that make your spouse uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do it without attacking them or justifying your behavior, and the goal is to understand their perspective.

How does Day 12 suggest handling disagreements or preferences?

Day 12 suggests demonstrating love by willingly giving in to an area of disagreement and telling your spouse you are putting their preference first.

Oct 28, 2026

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