Deeper Friendship

Song of Songs 5:16
His mouth is sweetness itself; he is desirable in every way. Such, O women of Jerusalem, is my lover, my friend.

A marriage is more than just love, it is a friendship. Being able to devote yourself to another is what marriage is all about. Caring for each other's needs and listening is so important. If a marriage is all passion and feelings, eventually the relationship will start to fall apart. We have to take time to share with each other our likes and dislikes. We have to be honest and truthful about everything.

This scripture is talking about the girl calling Solomon her friend. A great relationship should always start by a friendship. God has ordained marriage to be sacred. There are things we can't do before marriage. Society has told us differently these days. Churches need to set a better example and Christians need to realize the importance of leading by example.

Learn to spend time with your spouse and listen today. Be patient with one another and carry each others burdens. Have a time when the two of you can get together and share what is going on during the week. Many marriages fail because of miscommunication. Learn to get to know your spouse and learn something new about them today. Put God first in your relationship and walk in His ways. Remember, two is better than one, for if someone falls, the other is there to pick them up. Be an encourager and learn how to build up your spouse and not tear them down.