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Topic: Spice Up Your Marriage [Sunday April 10, 2016]

Text: Song of Solomon 4:8-16

Key Verse: “How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!” (Song of Solomon 4:10).

There are little things that add sparkle to a marriage and make it something to be cherished and enjoyed. Unfortunately, many people think they are not necessary. Little things like recognizing the virtues, beauty and attributes of their spouse, and openly expressing their feelings of appreciation tend to cement marriages.

When they are absent, the couples usually begin to drift apart, both mentally, and sometimes, physically too. King Solomon was not one to be found making such a mistake. There may be many women out there seeking to catch his fancy, but he gave attention to his spouse. In this passage probably written early in his reign, when his heart was still centered on God and His word, Solomon employed very flowery, poetic words in describing his spouse. She was to him, a well-hidden secret. Her love for him was not in doubt, her devotion was exemplary and her commitment was total. She was to him like a refreshing garden of plants and fruits, flowers and suiting springs of water.

How proud Solomon must have been about his wife! You must not shy away from expressing love and admiration in both words and actions to your spouse. Such loving and encouraging words add a glow to your marriage. It cements your commitment to each other. Let your conducts show that you are as cooling and refreshing to your spouse as a spring of water.

Periodically, surprise your spouse by the efforts you make to appreciate him or her. When you do that, your union will become what God originally intended marriage to be.

Thought for the day: Marriages that are well nurtured get better with age.

Bible Reading in one Year: Acts 7-8

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.


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