Conflicting moments: They can happen in any relationship. How we handle them are what’s most important.
The Beloved arrives, “…He knocks, saying, “Open for me, my sister, my love, My dove, my perfect one; For my head is covered with dew, My locks with the drops of the night..” (Song of Solomon 5:2). The Shulamite responds, “I have taken off my robe; How can I put it on again? I have washed my feet; How can I defile them?”Song of Solomon 5:3
Maybe, he’s late or hasn’t met expectations so conflict arises. In the moment she doesn’t want to be inconvenienced. She eventually comes to the door but he has gone away. How does he respond? “I arose to open for my beloved, And my hands dripped with myrrh, My fingers with liquid myrrh, On the handles of the lock.” (Song of Solomon 5:5). The Beloved left the moment of conflict with a reminder of the scent of his love.
As she looks for her Beloved they ask her what makes her beloved different than others? Her response is in v10-16 ending with, "His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!” (Song of Solomon 5:16). She speaks of her beloved well to others even in the moment of conflict.
Life happens. Conflict arises. Differences take place. How we handle those moments can stir up deeper love. Respond in love and speak well of each other even when conflict arises. Don’t give place to the enemy in your relationship. Lean on the Lord. Walk in His Spirit.
Not married? In any relational conflict we make the choice of how we react. Choose to respond with love and speak well of others even during difficult moments.
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