Monday, August 5, 2013

Song of Solomon- Summer of Sizzle Wk 10



Song of Solomon - Summer of Sizzle
Bible Study Week 10

A Love That Lasts Forever
By Carri Pratt

“Set me as a seal on
your heart...”
Song of Solomon 8:6


God’s plan for marriage unions is that they won’t end.  As most wedding officials say,   “What God has joined together let no man divide.”  So what is the secret to staying together forever? 

The Song of Solomon clearly gives at least 5 keys all married couples should identify:

1          .    Be Friends & Lovers to one another
2          .    Have Fun and enjoy life together
3          .    Stay committed
4          .    Make good choices
5          .    Pick supportive friends

Marriage is wonderful - and it is difficult - and it is rewarding - and it is frustrating - and it is a lot of work.  A basic need for a healthy marital relationship is the friends and family who act as accountability partners for both the husband and wife.

God is truly a genius and under His inspiration King Solomon included the friends within the song.  The three main characters are King Solomon, the Shulammite woman, and the friends.  So why are the friends there?

Good question! They are there to give an example of what good friends can do to accentuate a relationship.  After all, good friends can:

·         Encourage you to seek God’s wisdom
·         Help to celebrate your marriage union (Song of Solomon 1:4)
·         Help you focus on the good points of your spouse (Song of Solomon 5:9)
·         Have an interest in keeping you together (Song of Solomon 6:1)
·         Bolster your self-esteem when it is lagging (Song of Solomon 6:1)
·         Share in special occasions (Song of Solomon 6:10)
·         Spend time with you and your spouse (Song of Solomon 6:13)

This week brings the Summer of Sizzle study to a close.  Thank you so much for participating.  We pray that God has spoken to you through this study and that you will have taken away a few precious pearls of wisdom.  If you or someone you know would like to be included in our 2014 Summer of Sizzle, please let us know at thetitus2women@gmail.com.  We welcome any and all comments and testimonials. God bless you and your marriage.


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Make a list of you and your spouse’s friends.  Go through the list with your spouse and reflect on whether or not they:
 
·         Encourage you to seek God’s wisdom
·         Help to celebrate your marriage union (Song of Solomon 1:4)
·         Help you focus on the good points of your spouse (Song of Solomon 5:9)
·         Have an interest in keeping you together (Song of Solomon 6:1)
·         Bolster your self-esteem when it is lagging (Song of Solomon 6:1)
·         Share in special occasions (Song of Solomon 6:10)
·         Spend time with you and your spouse (Song of Solomon 6:13)

Then consider if you and your spouse are supportive friends to other couples.

Spend some time with a supportive couple this week.  Encourage one another to celebrate both of your holy unions of wedded bliss.


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