Speaking of being bitter and
cynical – if that is you dear heart,
please don’t stay that way.
Bitterness is like cancer, it can
spread and eventually it can be
fatal. Do everything you can to free
yourself from the hurt and pain of a
toxic relationship/marriage gone
wrong. If you don’t, you may never
find love again. This is purely
opinion, but I believe those women
who block themselves and other
women from trying again secretly
want to do just that, try again! Who
doesn’t want a do-over, a chance to
get it right? Start by thanking God
you are out of that crazy
relationship/marriage. Pheww! It
was crazy when you were in it,
pleading with God to get you out.
Well now that you’re out keep on
praying. Believe in the abilities of
prayer. Prayer is transforming!
Yes, it changes things. Ask him to
heal your heart one moment at a
time. When you pray, expect
newness to come. Trust that God
will remove all of the fear and pain
and put your heart back together
again. He doesn’t want you to go
through life with bitterness or fear.
He wants you to know his great
love and to experience great love!
Song of Solomon is one of my
favorite books of the Bible. It is a
strong metaphorical depiction of
God’s love for his church. What
does he use for portrayal? The love
of man and wife! How awesome is
that!
FAITH HEART MAGAZINE l 2
Song of Solomon
The Woman
Chapter 1, Vs 2-3 (MSG)
Kiss me—full on the mouth!
Yes! For your love is better than wine, headier
than your aromatic oils.
The syllables of your name murmur like a
meadow brook.
No wonder everyone loves to say your name!
The Man
Chapter 1, Vs 9-11 (MSG)
You remind me of Pharaoh’s
well-groomed and satiny mares.
Pendant earrings line the elegance of your
cheeks;
strands of jewels illumine the curve of your
throat.
I’m making jewelry for you, gold and silver jewelry
that will mark and accent your beauty.
Woo! Pretty good stuff! When I read this book of the
Bible, I smile. It gives me faith and hope! Hope in that
“higher level of love”. I remember something that a
co-worker shared with me many years ago and it
stayed with me ever since. She had just gotten
engaged and I was genuinely happy for her. We were
discussing my lack luster love life when she said “I
kissed a lot of frogs before I found my prince.” Wow!
Such a simple statement but such a powerful one of
hope. It’s ok to hope because it’s God’s design. It’s ok
to hope because love is a powerful force when
shared meaningfully. So I ask the question again. Are
you single and hoping or are you single and hating?