Bible
Study Week Four –
Bring
on the SIZZLE
By
Carri Pratt
“There I will give you my love.” Song
of Solomon 7:12
This
week read: Song of Solomon 7:10 – 7:13
The
Shulammite woman makes a bold move this week by inviting her lover on a
romantic getaway.
Being
assertive and making the first move is definitely easier for some than
others. However, we can all make an
effort to let our husbands know that we desire them.
In
verse 7:11 the Shulamite woman suggests a very romantic setting “among the
henna blossoms.” You can practically
smell the sweet air.
She
wants to explore with him and make new discoveries. Her desire is for them to find out if the
vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, and if the pomegranates are in
bloom.
In
verse 7:13 the Shulamite woman displays her ability to set the mood as she
makes specific reference to the mandrakes which are an ancient aphrodisiac, it
means “Love Plant” in the Jewish Scriptures (Wikipedia)–
“The mandrakes send out their
fragrance,
and at our door is every delicacy,
both new and old,
that I have stored up for you, my beloved.”
and at our door is every delicacy,
both new and old,
that I have stored up for you, my beloved.”
Song
of Solomon 7:13
This
is such a powerfully seductive message being conveyed to her spouse to let him
know the depth to which she desires him.
We can view this as an example God provides for us to make known our
desires for our own husbands.
I
must say it is rather fun to watch a chick flick or read a romance novel, but
nothing compares to the real thing! I personally can become a bit consumed with the characters and
circumstances of that perfect romantic moment on screen, but I have to remind
myself, this is all made up in Hollywood.
Movie
makers know that men are more visual and fantasize through images. They
also know that women are more relational and fantasize through their
emotions. They purposely create films
that are referred to as, “women’s soft-porn” to lure us in. We must be careful not to allow ourselves to
be overcome by this tactic. It can very
easily lead to discontentment in our relationship and leave an empty space in
our hearts and an unrealistic desire in our souls.
Fortunately
I remember that I have a wonderful husband in the next room and together we can
make our own romantic moments. The perfect man does not exist, but the “Ideal
Man” does.
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THE
FUN STUFF…
Weekly
Challenge
This
week there is just one challenge…
Plan a special night of romance in your own
home, but away from the master bedroom.
Invite your man to make new discoveries with you.
10 Ideas for
an in-home romantic getaway:
1. Sitting by the fire pit on the back patio
2. Candle lit living room
3. A moonlit swim in the pool
4. A getaway tent in the backyard
5. Relaxing Jacuzzi time with soft music
6. Dancing in the den
7. Playing games in the Game Room
8. On a bear skin rug next to the fireplace
9. A bubble bath for two
10.
A
yummy picnic in the dining room
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Coming up:
2 Cute Tuesday – Salon Basket Giveaway
Thursday Article by Amy Gentry
Contributions
by Rev. Erika L. Takacs, Associate Rector,
Saint
Mark’s Church, Philadelphia, PA
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