Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- February 14, 2013
I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. Song of Songs 2:3
When you sit in the shade of your spouse’s tree of trust, you find acceptance and affirmation. No one can give you more meaningful approval than your best friend. If he or she seeks approval elsewhere, you are in danger of emotional estrangement. Yes, dating gives you an excuse to pursue your precious marriage partner with romantic anticipation. You clean up and dress up just for them. Perhaps you take turns planning the date experience, so it stays fresh and exciting.
Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women. Song of Songs 2:2Date night can require a financial commitment, so budget accordingly. There is a cost, but you can’t afford not to invest in your most important relationship. It’s less expensive than a counselor or divorce. Be creative: a coffee shop, bookstore, walk in the park or park the car and quietly watch a sunset. Use date night as an excuse to buy new shoes or get a haircut. Do something special just for your special friend. Conversation and connection can lead to physical intimacy.
Lastly use your weekly time together to reminisce about fun times from the past. Ask questions like: What was your favorite trip we had together? What getaway would you like to do together going forward? What past answered prayers are you grateful to God for answering? Your weekly date night is a remedy for getting stuck in the crazy cycle of no conversation and growing apart. Focused time with your sweetheart honors them and honors the Lord. Plan to date weekly.
Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me. Song of Songs 2:13
Prayer: Heavenly Father give us conviction and creativity to calendar a weekly date night.
Related Readings: Song of Songs 1:4; 1 Samuel 1:19; 1 Corinthians 7:3; 1 Peter 3:7
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Awesome Wisdom! We have been married 35 years and we are “best friends”! Date Night has always been a part of our marriage, still look so forward to it. Heavenly Hindsight says just do it! Have a “date night”! It will bless your marriage and your relationship in ways you could not even begin to imagine. Take the time to invest in your relationship, it is time well spent!
Our date night is friday. We have a restaurant we go to. The restaurant is run by a family. Mom and son are the cooks and usually one of two daughters are serving tables. Dad who is handicap a little runs the cash register. I also am handicapped and need a wheelchair to set in. One of two granddaughters will hold the door open so I can get my wheel chair in. Not to long ago I invited a lady I use to sing in a gospel quart with so I could surprise the mom. I found out that the mom and this lady graduated from high school in the same class. I enjoyed your article. The restaurant is in Metamora, Ohio.
Arnie Wilson