TRUE LOVE
by Kathy Pegram

 

February is known as the month of love. A time to let that special person in your life know just how special they really are. You're probably saying, "O.K. I'll buy some flowers, we'll go out to eat, I'll even throw in a box of candy, and my love will know that they are loved." Well, before you head out the door, give this idea a try. Sometimes, our love one doesn't want material things. Some times they only want our time, our attention, and they want to know that they are important enough to warrant some special time. So, it's time to turn off the ringer on the phone, disconnect the doorbell, hide the car, pull down the shades and get rid of the kids for a while.

Now, take out your Bible, snuggle up on the couch, or bed, and turn to the Song Of Solomon. Now, take turns reading the words of the most romantic couple in the Bible. Solomon was probably the first romantic who ever lived. You can feel his love as you read this book. Solomon spoke the language of love. In chapter four, the lovers have such a deep admiration for each other but they can't help but to express in words and in actions what they mean to each other. Can you say the same? Do you let your spouse know how much you love them? Do you compliment them and show them that they are more special to you than a glass of water to a thirsty man? Solomon and his love communicated to each other just such actions and words. Do you communicate with your spouse? Do you encourage them when they are down? Do you leave them surprise notes to show them you're thinking of them? Do you set aside time to talk and listen to them? Do you pray together? Do you take time to thank God for your mate? Maybe now is a good time to start.

Steve's grandfather gave us this advice when we first got married and I've never forgotten it. He said people will tell you that marriage is a fifty-fifty partnership, but, it isn't. It takes one-hundred percent on each side, neither side can hold back if it's going to work out. I figure he knew what he was talking about since they've were married over fifty years. Don't hold back in your marriage. It should be a honest, fun-filled, romantic, refreshing adventure. I believe the honeymoon never has to end. It only does so if we let everything else come between us and our love.

Take time to enjoy what God has given you. Don't let the little foxes that Solomon mentions, ruin your relationship with your spouse. So what if the cap isn't on the toothpaste, or the bread was burnt? So she didn't notice you made the bed, and he didn't notice you mowed the lawn, you'll get over it. Don't let small unimportant things hurt your marriage. Satan looks for ways to cause conflicts. He doesn't want you to have a happy marriage, but God does. I believe that is why Song Of Solomon was included in the Bible. Read it, make your own decision.

 

Love and Prayers,
Kathy