For Better ... High-Value Love

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is unitedto his wife, and they become one flesh.Genesis 2:24 (NIV)

Key – To value, to be valued and to add value

[Him] Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women.

[Her] Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. Song of Songs 2:2-3 (NIV)

HOW TO CREATE A “HIGH-VALUE” MARRIAGE

1. Have eyes for them alone

My beloved is mine and I am his … Song of Songs 2:16 (NIV)

My dove, my perfect one, is the only one … Song of Songs 6:9 (NRSV)

2. Listen well

Do not stare at me because I am dark,because I am darkened by the sun. Song of Songs 1:6 (NIV)

How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Song of Songs 1:15 (NIV)

3. Be an expert on your spouse

… your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Song of Songs 2:14 (NIV)

4. Celebrate their best

See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come ... Song of Songs 2:11-12 (NIV)

5. Be their champion

My beloved is all radiant and ruddy, distinguished among ten thousand. Song of Songs 5:10 (NIV)

6. Become easier to cherish

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 (NIV)

7. Become a grace-filled partner in change

… be patient with everyone. I Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV)

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes … Song of Songs 4:9 (NIV)

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