Scripture: My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag.
Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice.
My beloved spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me.
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.
“Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.” Song of Solomon 2:9-13
Observation: The Song of Solomon is a guide to marriage. Throughout it’s chapters and verses it tells not only of the proper courtship between two people but it’s gives a daily account of their marriage, “until death do us part.” In the above scripture the Lord tells us how when we marry the proper man. He is our protector and as he loves the Lord and loves the woman that the Lord has blessed him with he builds a confidence in her that allows her to let the past go and look forward in Christ. She then becomes fruit bearing in her relationship with the Lord.
Application: Doug is the young stag my heart searched for most of my life. In our father’s mercy and grace he gave me a Christ-driven man. He’s full of integrity, passion for truth and love according to Christ’s values. Through Doug’s love for me, my winter is passing. The woman who was lost to sin has found the freedom to face her sin and ask forgiveness. The barren soil has seedlings growing which will burst forth with beautiful flowers and a sweet loving fragrance.
Prayer: Thank you Lord! You are the God of Mercy and Grace. Even a sinner like me can receive the love and forgiveness I never thought possible. Thank you for giving Doug the ability to see me through your eyes. Bless him Lord. Let me honor him with my love and friendship each and everyday! Amen
Have a great day! Thank you,
Laurie
Instructions For Life According to Jesus Christ 