Fireproof the movie comes out on dvd today.
Fireproof is the story of an unhappy couple who is on the brink of divorce. He doesn’t pay attention to her, and she… well, I don’t really know how she contributes to their problems (because I haven’t exactly seen the movie, yet). Anyways, the couple has problems, is about to divorce, and then the husband accepts a challenge, the Love Dare.
The Love Dare is a 40 day quest to love his wife better, the way God intended. Through the challenge his heart softens then her heart softens, and I’m guessing everything ends up ok because everything always ends up ok for Christians… right? Yeah.
Like I said, I haven’t seen the movie, yet. I’ve already reserved my copy at the local Redbox, and I should have a review up for you tomorrow. In the meantime, I just want to take some time to remind you that there are no ‘quick fixes’ for the problems in your life, and especially not the ones in your marriage.
Many problems within a marriage exist because someone’s heart has been mishandled for years. Maybe it has been years since your partner was tender with you, and your heart is filled with resentment. Maybe your partner grew up in an abusive household, and his heart can’t seem to fully trust. We have hearts that are hurting and need a time and place to heal.
Healing a heart takes time. Give your relationship that time. Fireproof your marriage by deciding to make your marriage a safe place. Don’t allow negativity to creep in to your relationship. Take your negative thoughts captive and sit with them until you find the kindest way to express your need or frustration. Decide today to make your marriage a sanctuary away from the world’s abuse and discouragement.
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Cor. 13: 4-7
