Friends of mine were so moved by Song of Solomon that they chose passages from this book as their wedding ceremony Scripture reading. They stood next to each other, with the Bible in front of them, and read to each other—in front of the congregation—the words of the lover and the beloved.

Lord, You are lovely and vibrant! You pursued me and wooed me because You loved me. Even with the weight of the world on Your shoulders, You never lessen Your delight for me. Let me love my fiancé with the same relentless intention no matter how busy the wedding planning might get. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Lord, every day is a day to love my husband more. Every day is a day to receive humility for the sake of Your glory in my marriage. Every day is a gift that I desire to slow down and relish in. Lord, help me every day to walk in the fullness of your abundant joy and blessing that you desire for my marriage. Praise be to God! In Jesus’ name, Amen.