This fall I joined a class on the Song of Solomon with the Womens Ministry at Scottsdale Bible Church. I'm not going to lie I was seriously skeptical when joining this class. I thought my friend was crazy when she suggested it. For some reason I still view myself as a youngin' and "Womens Ministry" just sounds so old...plus I kind of sort of have a dislike of woman teachers. I totally went into this class expecting to hate it (which is way wrong and a sure way to set myself up for failure), but guess what?! I love it! I honestly look forward to every Tuesday because of this class! Our teacher has such a gift for teaching other women and knows her stuff. I respect the fact that she has taken the time to go to Seminary to further her knowledge on the topic and that she chooses to take time out of her busy life to teach and mentor other women.
The study is based upon the Song of Solomon. I never realized how amazing this book is once you understand all the complex references based upon that time period. Andrew and I agreed that we wouldn't read this book together until we were married and I am so glad I waited to truly read it until this exact study. Reading it as a married woman makes this book of the Bible far more important and meaningful to me (although it is still applicable to single woman as well). I love that it is classified as one of the "wisdom books" of Bible. There is an enormous amount of wisdom that can come from studying the Song of Solomon. It is not only the greatest love story ever written, but it also provides so many applicable lessons for marriages today. I could seriously go on for hours about the cool things God is revealing to me through this Bible study. I know it has only been a few weeks since this class began, but I can already tell a difference in my marriage. Its not like our marriage has ever been rocky (its only been less than a year so I hope not!), but I feel as if our marriage is growing stronger day by day. Who would've thought that such small little signs of affection, adoration, kindness, respect, etc. could make a such difference?! Not only does it bring Andrew joy, but his joy as a result is contagious and strengthens our bond as a couple. Love, while not always easy, is sacrificial. It is about giving when sometimes that person isn't so lovable or when they are :)
"A great lover lets her husband know in no uncertain terms that although life presents problems for everyone, she adores being his wife, she longs to be with him and is content in his arms even through the storms. She speaks kind words of adoration and affection especially in the midst of life's difficulties."
- One of the many quotes from our study that I am loving this week
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