#soap # Song of Songs 02 ## Title: Commitment is King ## Scripture: (Song of Songs 2:16) “My lover is mine and I am his; he grazes among the lilies.” (NET) ## Observation: In any relationship, time is a big deal. A friendship isn’t a true friendship until time has passed. You have to go through some things, share some things, and argue over some things before you can truly be friends. Close relationships come with time. One of the reasons most people do not have many close friends is because they grow bored and move on from people. They are looking for someone else to meet their needs instead of looking to be a friend to someone else in need. They are unwilling to do the hard work of establishing healthy boundaries so a friendship doesn’t become enmeshed and unhealthy. If you are unmarried, these healthy relationships are possible, but they take time. If you are married, this is the type of relationship God wants you to have with your spouse. The challenge is that you have to put in the time and work. Healthy relationships do not happen by accident. It’s hard work, but worth it. ## Application: Do the work and take a step toward a healthy relationship today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being committed to us.