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SESSION 2 : Song of Songs Chapter 1:1-2 (TPT)

The language of the spouse to her Beloved is therefore a desire that the

Beloved would give her those evidences of affection which none but
the most cherished friends have the right to receive.”

Furthermore, notice that no one can kiss two people at the same time.
She cries out to Him to kiss her with the kisses of His mouth. This

speaks of eyes, will, heart, soul, and strength being focused on knowing

Him, on seeing Him, on resting in Him—being totally single-minded
in her pursuit of Him. She has reached a place of desperation for more

of God and literally pleads with Him to kiss her.

We need to ask God to make us desperate for Him.

As I was meditating on these verses, I also sensed how, sometimes in a
love scene, one of the pair is distressed, in anguish, in turmoil, or ill at

ease—and the other person silences them with a kiss, and then peace

and stillness ensue.

I believe the Lord is saying here that when we go to Him with our

hurting hearts, full of disappointment and brokenness, His kisses will
bring us peace and stillness of soul—and all will be well within, despite

adversity on the outside.

A kiss from His mouth can be a sign of intimacy, comfort, hope,
healing, strength, encouragement, or love that touches our spirits—

either through the Word of God, a symbol, a sign, an article we read,
another person, a song, or even through an inner impression. We know

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