The Shulamite sings, “My beloved is mine, and I am his. He feeds his flock among the lilies.” Song of Solomon 2:16
This truth sums up the whole book. He has given himself to her and she has given herself to him. There’s a mutual decision of giving oneself to each other. This isn’t just physically, but emotionally as well. There’s a vulnerability to one another that deepens the relationship. Those we’re vulnerable with we tend to be closest to. This is key to a deep relationship with your spouse… and the Lord.
Do you build walls with your spouse? Do you have secrets from one another? Do you give your attention and affection to your spouse?
You can’t say, “My beloved is mine, and I am” his/hers if you’re not vulnerable with each other. Vulnerability is trust, it’s raw, and it leaves us exposed. It’s in trust, rawness, and exposure we give opportunity for our love to grow deeper and wider.
If we’ve entered into a covenant with the Lord we’re vulnerable with Him. The same should be true when we’ve entered into a covenant with our spouse. Handled rightly by both spouses’ vulnerability leads to a fruitful marriage.
Not married? Save your vulnerability (physical and emotionally) for one you’ve sought the Lord about and when you both agreed to pursue each other in marriage.
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