We went to a showing of the movie, "FireProof" at our church, popcorn and all. It was a fun evening with friends and fellow Christians.  It was so great to see that more people then expected showed up and we had what was described as a "Full House".  They had to keep bringing in more seating and also set up a viewing area in a different part of the church.

The show was very good.  It seemed to me that it was based on a secular couple that eventually became Christians but I think all married couples could benefit from seeing the film but mostly from putting it into practice in thier own lives.

My husband and I purchased the book from the movie called, "The Love Dare".  We are going to try to work through the book.  It is a 40 day journey.  You can do this on your own or as a couple.  At this point we are doing it as a couple but even if my husband backs out I am committed to continue.  I feel that God wants each and everyone of us to be committed to Him, to our Marriages and to our Families.  If we can't follow through with our committments then we have no right to expect anyone else to follow through their committments. 

We are also having a 6 week class at church based on the movie.  I plan on attending.  We don't have to attend each session but I do want to attend as many as I can. 

If you are able to see this movie and get the book, I recommend it.  Many of us have gotten married and feel that everything is just fine.  As time goes on things happen.  Disagreements, work stress, children, in-laws, financial stress, births, deaths, moves, and the list goes on.  I heard a long time ago that marriage takes work.  Well that is true.  It takes work from both the husband and the wife.  It can succeed if only one spouse works on the marriage but it is all the better if both work together on the marriage.    It all starts with remembering why you got married in the first place and the committment you made to each other.  A Christian marriage is to be a commitment.  God is to be the head and the husband and wife make the triangle.  Always include God in your commitment.  Always include God in all your thoughts and plans.  God to Him first.

I/We are on day three of the 40 day journey.  I plan to get the DVD so we can watch it over and over again especially if we start to wain on our commitment. 

I think it is important to keep our relationship with God the strongest of all but I think it is important to keep our marriages strong.  The Bible has a lot to say about marriage, working together and a firm foundation. 

I hope to add notes about my journey at least weekly if not daily.

My husband is back at work and he likes his job.  It is important to him to be able to support his family.  It has been nice that he has been able to get home at a decent hour.  We sometimes watch a movie together or read books together.  The kids like having their dad home for meals and to be able to watch a movie with too.

I know many men work hard to provide for their families but I am so proud of my husband and I love and appreciate him very much.  He not only works hard  but he does it with health issues. 

My husband loves me and our kids and wants the best for us.  Mostly he loves Jesus and wants to do what is right. 

I am trying to be the wife and mother the Lord wants me to be and the wife and mother my husband and children need.

I thank God every night for my husband.  I ask God every night to bless my husband.  I ask God to guide and direct my husband to be the man, husband and father that God wants him to be.

I think it is important that we always support our husbands but not only support them but keep praying for them.  I think that is part of our job as their helpmate.

I think we all need to remember our husbands in our prayers and be there for them always.  Many husbands are under a lot of stress.  Keep praying and offer your support.  God will guide and direct you.