Delight

You can't help but notice that Solomon takes delight in his bride. Her legs, her breasts, her neck, her hair, Solomon delights in it all. Does it make you perhaps a little jealous because no one looks at you like that?

God delights in you. He may not give you spoken affirmations of how He delights in you. Nevertheless, He greatly delights in you.

If you knew how much He delights in you, would it affect how you go about your day? Does ther mere thought of how much your Lover loves you bring a smile to your face? Does knowing that you'll spend time with your Lover today make you want to jump out of bed and get ready for the day?

Go forth and let your Lover delight in you. Rejoice and delight yourself in Him.

Before

It's dark outside. The first rays of dawn have not yet made their appearance.

My family is sound asleep. Save for the purr of the refrigerator, nothing in the house makes a sound.

In the stillness I cry out to You, oh Lord. Hear my prayer. As I open your wonderful word and read, speak to me. Your word gives me hope to face the day. Walk with me today.

Hiding

Some days you just want to run and hide.

You may have deadlines looming at work.

The house may be a wreck and you're not up for cleaning.

The kids may be restless and irritable.

Your husband may be upset with something and won't open up to you about what is going on.

You may want to flee...

Or drown your sorrows in a bottle...

Or hide...

But you say a prayer and open your Bible.

He is there for you.

He is your strength and shield.

He was is your hiding place.

In Him you have hope!