Author Archives: Intentional Faith

2 John 6 If we love God, we will do whatever he tells us to. And he has told us from the very first to love each other. Psalms 36:7 How precious is your constant love, O God! All humanity takes refuge in the shadow of your wings. We are to love God and loveContinue reading “That Childlike Faith and Prayer”

Thoughtfulness is the trademark of a good relationship.  It combats the human tendency to take others for granted, especially our spouse.  Thinking of our spouse throughout the day helps us to see the opportunities to be thoughtful that would otherwise slip by us. Contact your spouse sometime during the business of this day.  Have noContinue reading “Day 4 Dare”

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Psalm 139:17-18 (NLT) 17 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! 18 I can’t even countContinue reading “Scriptures for Day 4”

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep, we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, we have offended against your holy laws, we have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things whichContinue reading “Midday Prayer”

Whatever you put your time, energy and money in 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 or you today."

Romans 12:10 (NIV) 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Philippians 2:3 (NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, butContinue reading “Scriptures for Day 3”

  Now you are saved by baptism. This is not the washing off of physical dirt but a pledge made to God from a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has entered heaven and is at God’s right hand.

Kindness is the sign of a loving heart; one of the greatest of all virtues. A kind person is pleasant, good, gracious-always appreciated. There’s a lot of talk these days about “random acts of kindness.” Maybe this is because we live in a society starved for good deeds. God is our model for kindness. TheContinue reading “Meditation for Day 2”

In addition to saying nothing negative again to your spouse today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness for your spouse.

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Proverbs 3:3-4 (NIV) 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good nameContinue reading “Day 2 Scriptures”