Forever Starts Today

By His Grace, After 19 Years of Marriage and still counting!

I still remember our wedding day—full of promise, prayer, and more excitement than understanding. Nineteen years later, after seasons of joy, exhaustion, disagreement, laughter, forgiveness, parenting, ministry, stretching finances, answered prayers, and miracles we didn’t deserve, I can say this with confidence: marriage is not built in grand gestures but in the daily turnings of the heart toward God and toward one another. That is why this 365-day devotional matters.

My husband has poured his heart, study, prayer life, and our shared journey into these pages. This book was not rushed. It grew out of late-night conversations, tears we prayed through, Scriptures we clung to, and decisions to stay soft when offense could have hardened us. But there’s something even deeper that shaped this journey—our past.

We both came from dysfunctional marriages—places where God’s original intention for marriage was not honored or understood. That background planted a deep, mutual resolve in our hearts: “By God’s grace, our story will be different.” We made a covenant—not only to love each other—but to become an example of healing, restoration, and hope for future marriages.

Chapter 1 – Love Ingredients (January: Am I Really in Love?)
Theme: Unconditional love is the bedrock of every thriving marriage.

In the very first week, Pastor Dare Oyewo unpacks 1 Corinthians 13:7—“Love bears all things, believes all things…”—through the lens of Hosea’s relentless devotion. You’ll discover how “bearing” your spouse’s imperfections becomes an act of sacred commitment, not mere tolerance.

Day 1 – Love Bears All Things: Learn why true love chooses commitment over convenience, carrying burdens as Christ carried ours.

Day 3 – Sacrificial Love: Through Ruth’s selfless loyalty, you’re challenged to lay down your rights and invest in your spouse’s joy.

Reflective Challenge: Carry a tangible burden for your partner today—whether it’s a listening ear, an unexpected act of service, or a prayer of surrender.

By the end of Week 1, you’ll see love not as an emotion but as a series of daily decisions that fortify your union against life’s storms.

Chapter 7 – Celebrate Your Spouse (July: Say It Loud)
Theme: Joyful affirmation and intimacy keep passion alive.

Mid–year, Pastor Dare pivots from foundational love to vibrant celebration. Drawing on Song of Solomon and real-life moments from his own marriage, he shows how couples can rekindle romance and break the monotony.

Day 1 – First Love: With Song 1:15 (“How beautiful you are, my darling!”), you’ll learn to speak your spouse’s worth into existence, turning simple compliments into emotional lifelines.

Day 3 – You Are Beautiful: Inspired by Jacob’s devotion to Rachel, this entry invites you to rediscover and declare what you first admired in each other.

Day 4 – Deep Love from the Heart: Through Rebekah’s courageous covenant, you’ll see how vulnerability and genuine presence create soul-level intimacy.

Reflective Challenge: Write a love note that seals your commitment—no grand gestures needed, just honest words that leave a lasting imprint.

By Chapter 7’s close, you and your spouse won’t just remember why you fell in love—you’ll be living it again, daily.

Why You Can’t Wait to Read More
Scripture-Crafted & Story-Led: Each chapter weaves biblical truths with compelling character studies—from David’s courage to Esther’s bold faith—making every devotion deeply relatable.

Practical “Reflective Challenges”: Designed to spark conversation, intimacy, and spiritual breakthrough, they transform fleeting inspiration into lasting habits.

Personal Testimony: Pastor Dare’s own journey—waiting on the Lord for a miracle in his marriage—imbues every page with authenticity and hope.

Whether you’re newlywed or decades into your covenant, these two chapters alone will revolutionize how you define and celebrate love. Forever Starts Today isn’t just another devotional; it’s a roadmap to a marriage that thrives in every season.

Ready to experience greater intimacy, deeper faith, and unshakable unity? Turn the page or get your own copy now if you have not, and let this journey begin—together.