Her Legacy of Prayer
Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm;
for love is as strong as death,
its jealousy unyielding as the grave.
It burns like blazing fire,
like a mighty flame.
Many waters cannot quench love;
rivers cannot wash it away.
If one were to give
all the wealth of his house for love,
it would be utterly scorned.
--Song of Songs 8:6-8
Song of Songs (Solomon) 8:6-7 expresses the undying commitment of the lover and the beloved. What do you think is required to have the love described in these verses? Is it something that just happens or is it something that must be worked out? Give reasons for your answers.
Throughout history, intimate love relationships have been shamefully distored and profaned. Song of Songs gives God's picture of the beauty of the relationship. What can or would you do to foster this purer love in your own marriage relationship or what other thoughts do you have about this?
7 comments:
Although I am not married, but I am in a relationship. To get to the point of a purer love, number one, strive to keep God First, if you make a mistake, take to God for repentace. Both you and your spouse/significant other have to be on the same spritual page. For me, I also had to weed out those who supported my relationship from those who didn't. And, it is very very important to keep people out of your business when it comes to your relationship. People will try to get in the middle of it. I have had these things happen to me, and it wasn't pretty, but through it all, we are both still standing and God is looking over us both!:-)
The Shulammite Woman was a bit over my head. So, for me to make a profound comment> I Don't Think So!
But I can tell you this; there's nothing to compare to true real love. When its present at its full peak of passion, you better look out and not stand in the way.
Because it burns like fire and when you touch it (you will get burnt) Can't nothing stop it, can't nothing come between it, Can't nothing go over it, Can't nothing go under it and you certainly can't lift it, because the bottom line is Love is Heavy.
For this very reason....I've chosen to wait on the Godly man that The Good Lord is going to put in my way.. In the when ever future that He see's fit for me. (smile)
The Shulammite Woman covers it all. She touches on love, passion and desire. There is nothing that can take the place of true love. Many people say that Solomon wrote this story based upon one of his wives, some say the Shulamite woman wrote it and others say it is a parable of God's love for us. Nevertheless, it is about LOVE which covers a multitude of sin. I know that I wouldn't trade anything for love. It is one of the most important attributes a christian can have. Without love we have nothing.
As far as true love in a marriage, it is priceless. I think in order to retain the type of love that you had for your spouse on the day that you said "I do", you have to remember what made you fall in love with this person. Always keeping in mind that he is not perfect, however perfect he may be for you, and neither are you perfect. I think love in a marriage has different phases it goes through. First it's the honeymoon love which is erotic and exciting. Then it's the reality love, this is who I married and I'm gonna make it work no matter what. As time moves on, you grow to love and respect your spouse, inspite of, especially when Christ is in your life. Before you know it, you're back to that passionate love again and again...LOL!
True love will withstand any and everything. Of course the love has to be mutual from both parties. Sure times may get tough but you know that your life wouldn't be the same without your spouse being in your life. At least, that's the way I feel. I wouldn't trade my husband for the world. I thank God for James everyday of my life. Now is our marriage always perfect and hunky dory? I think not! One thing I do know, when I weigh the difference, love wins out everytime. I'm gonna keep that fire burning in my marriage and when the fire starts dimming, I'm gonna add a new wick. Holla!!
AMEN sistahs! Workin on having that true love myself!! Gettn there slowly! Thanks for that Tegra and Trina!!! Love you both
The Shulammite Woman
The love that these couple had is a love that must be worked out between lovers. I Cor. 13: 4,
Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed u p.
The love that God has for us is the perfect example of true love. If we can imitate this love we
would be a better people.
Love,
M J
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This passage makes me blush. LOL!!!
It is important to recognize the mutual respect and admiration they had for each other. It is also refreshing to see the confidence of the Shulamite woman when she says " I am dark but lovely" and her lover agrees.
I have been married for 15yrs & 7 months and I still desire my husband. We have gone through spells when we allowed the distractions in life to affect our passion for each other, but true love conquers the obstacles that the Devil puts in our way. I am glad this passage is in the Bible because you don't read alot about passionate, erotic love in the Bible, but Paul said that " Marriage is Holy and the Bed is undefiled". SO KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN LADIES AND ENJOY THE PRIVILEGES THAT MARRIAGE GIVES. :-)
This story only leaves me with two words, GOD FIRST!! Matthew 6:33!
Shanita
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