Date to Marry - Song of Songs is Real Romance

Many people feel like they have true love all figured out. However, nothing depicts what a romantic relationship between husband and wife should look and feel like better than God’s word. 🌹

We can listen to all the love gurus we want, and allow men and women to slide in our DMs with silly, surface level introductions and ill intentions 👀, or we can date to marry and take the covenant of marriage seriously. 👰🏾‍♀️

Listen ladies, your body is sacred and should be reserved for the man God sends you, not the man you are searching for and wanting for yourself. Lord knows best. Change your desires to God’s desire for you. 😌

God will send Boaz if you can be obedient. Carry yourself like the daughter of the king you are. 👑

Listen gentleman, there are women who still want a God-fearing man who is willing to grow with her and build something together. When a man finds a wife, he finds a good thing.💪🏽

Just because a woman is confident, doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to be held, romanced, and led by a spiritual man.📈

God’s word is intentional about how relationships should look, how to keep the “little foxes” from ruining what you are building, and how to keep the passion for each other, all while serving God and glorifying what he intended for relationships to be.

If you are single, date to marry. If you are married, keep the passion and do the maintenance to sustain a strong relationship.

This book is simply being shared to foster the study of God’s word to have stronger relationships, marriages, and families that glorify him and become the salt of the earth.

Visit the link in my bio to purchase on Amazon. 

#biblestudyforcouples #songofsongsstudy #songofsolomonbiblestudy #devotionforwomen

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... Read moreReflecting on my own journey of dating with intention, I've found tremendous strength in grounding my relationships in spiritual principles similar to those expressed in the Song of Songs. The idea of dating to marry is transformative—it shifts the focus from casual interactions to meaningful connections that honor both individuals and divine purpose. The Song of Songs beautifully portrays love as passionate yet sacred, teaching us to protect our hearts and bodies until we find the right partner. This resonates deeply when we consider modern dating challenges, such as fleeting connections and surface-level interactions often seen on social media and dating apps. By consciously choosing to date with the intent of marriage, we invite a higher purpose into our relationships. In my experience, reserving intimacy for a committed relationship not only protects emotional wellbeing but also enhances the bond when two people finally unite. It fosters mutual respect and a sense of sacredness that enriches the marriage covenant. Furthermore, cultivating qualities like patience, obedience to God’s guidance, and self-respect—as mentioned with the example of waiting for 'Boaz'—helps in discerning the right partner. Women carrying themselves as daughters of the King and men leading with spiritual strength create a foundation where love flourishes true and pure. The Song of Songs also warns about the 'little foxes'—small distractions or conflicts that can undermine the relationship. From personal observation, maintaining open communication and nurturing the emotional and spiritual connection keeps these challenges at bay. Whether single or married, embracing these biblical principles reinforces the passion and commitment necessary for strong, God-centered relationships. I encourage those seeking love to delve into the Song of Songs and apply its timeless wisdom; it’s a treasure trove for building relationships that glorify God while deeply fulfilling human longing for romance and companionship.

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