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May Words: Our marriage

There are too many books and resources on improving your married life. I'm not looking to give you any great insights, but I will throw in my two cents - my perspective.

Our class (The YPC) has been going through a pretty good video Bible study on the Song of Solomon. There are varying allegorical and literal interpretations of the book, but it is in essence a beautiful poem celebrating the sensuality of love. Here is a short sample:

I am the rose of Sharon,
The lily of the valleys.

Like a lily among the thorns,
So is my darling among the maidens.

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
So is my beloved among the young men.
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his fruit was sweet to my taste.

He has brought me to his banquet hall,
And his banner over me is love.

Song of Solomon 2:1-4 NASB

I titled this Our marriage because this study has got me thinking about the right way to relate to my wife. It's inspiring to read about dedicated lovers who not only see the other as wonderful, but they feel like they themselves are on the top of the world, too. I cherish the moments in our marraige when we both feel like we're running together and not against each other. It takes constant work to nourish and look at your significant other in ways that are always new and exciting. What a gift that God gives us relationships to sustain, for two are better than one (Gen. 2:18).

P.S. I'm sorry that I did not come through with the To whom God speaks Words. I'll likely do it for the June entry!

By rockofvictory | Mon 2005May02 21:56 CST | Beliefs
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