Scripture:

Song of Solomon 6:3

I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He browses among the lilies.

God's Design: Marriage and Intimacy  

I think that we might miss amongst the flowery and passionate imagery seen in this book of poems.  The fact that this book exists in the collection of books that make up the word of God reminds us that God designed Marriage and Sex, and it is not dirty; that it is beautiful, all throughout the book, you read both passionate thoughts and pure ones, and how one preserves oneself for marriage.  The book reminds us that we are meant to be connected as one flesh (Gen 2) so that is our God Shot today, that God designed marriage and sex in the confines of marriage, and it is as good as all His creation. 

So for those who are married, this is a reminder to rekindle the things that drew you together, and for those who are not, this is a reminder that marriage was God's plan, and in it you will find what complements you, completes you, and you will find helpmates.

In a world that has tried to redefine or mar what you have defined as beautiful, I thank you for the reminder, Lord, that you defined love, you defined marriage, you created it, it is good.   Lord, I thank you for this reminder today, in Jesus' name amen!