Yesterday I received word that a friend had received some "bad" news about a biopsy. I have been out of sorts myself but was burdened about the news. The news was actually about her husband. She calls him "My Beloved." They are an awesome couple full of love for each other, love for their family and a love for Christ. " I am my beloved and my beloved is mine" actually comes from God's Word. It can be found in Song of Solomon 6:1. This is a couple that loves the Lord. They could be an example to any married couple. Every couple has their own niche and it doesn't always have to be agreeable to both. For instance, she loves to bake and go bird watching. Not the norm- would you say?
I often look at her creations on social media and envy her creativity and talent of baking. She make some awesome looking sweets. One might say "I wish I could bake like her" or "I wish my marriage was like hers. The truth is she has just hit a crossroad. Her beloved received some news that will completely change their daily life but not their walk. I think of my dear friend's passion for the Lord and I know that they will be okay. Unbeknownst to him or her, several years ago my husband and I served at a High School Beach Retreat with our church. Her beloved, Brendon was working in the food distribution capacity. I did not know him by name and neither did my husband.
One day we were receiving food from him and he began to talk about his wife. I didn't know her very well either but I loved her spirit. Her husband spoke so highly of her and in a gentle voice spoke of how he loved and missed her. Later, when I saw him at church, I tell my husband "You know...the guy that loves his wife." What a beautiful picture to paint of your beloved. In Song of Solomon, the writer speaks of his beloved and says "How beautiful you are my darling! Your eyes behind your veil are doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats...your teeth are like a flock of sheep just shorn..." (4:1-2). Not quite what a wife wants to hear but for that time it was a compliment. They have survived kids leaving home, kids marrying, loss of relatives and so much more and they are still a pillar of strength.
She posted a picture on social media of her journal as she prayed for her husband. I challenge any wife to do the same for your beloved. God gave you the man you married and if he is not all that you imagined he would be, then take it to the Lord in prayer. Let him be your encourager, your best friend, your man, your earthly rock, your groom, your one and only, your bird buddy or anything else you want him to be. I love this girl, she is a friend and example to many. Now we will see them in another phase of life that is again completely dependent on Christ for nothing is impossible with Him.
(Matthew 19:26)
To my friend Deanna I say "girl....you hold on!" We serve a mighty God who is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the present and the future the everlasting to everlasting-He is Lord and He will not let go!"
Where has your lover gone, most beautiful of women? which way did your lover turn that we may look for him with you? My lover has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to browse in the gardens and to gather lilies. I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. Song of Solomon 6:1-3
Please keep my friends Deanna and Bren in prayer as they love the Lord and walk this new journey.
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