Song of Solomon

Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

First of all, my apologies for neglecting my blog last week while we were in 1, 2 and 3 John and Philippians.  This week I will go back and look into them in a little more depth because I won't be commenting on the Song of Solomon.  The reason for this is mainly that the book is a love poem and should be read as such, at least the first time through.  I don't want to hinder anyone's reading  My advice would be to read it all through in one sitting (it's not very long) and then do so again a few days later.  Don't write in your book until you've read it through.  Let the imagery speak to you without overanalyzing it.  Once you have read through the poem, write down the verses that stood out to you and feel free to take a look at a terrific overview of the Song that can be found here.

Some housekeeping: Would anyone be opposed to me highlighting one or two of the prayer requests from Dennis's list each time I post?  Let me know what you guys think.
I am also going to use each week's memory verse as a header and footer for each post.  That way whenever you get on the site you will have read through the verse at least twice.
AND I am also going to put a little verse or thought for the day in here too.  Just for kicks.

Lift up thine heart unto God with a meek stirring of love; and mean Himself, and none of His goods.  And thereto, look thee loath to think on aught but God Himself.  So that nought work in thy wit, nor in thy will, but only God Himself...This is the work of the soul that most pleaseth God. - from The Cloud of Unknowing, a 14th century work of an anonymous English monk

Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.