Song of Songs 3:5

The spoken blessing refers to the fact that our words carry power. When someone speaks positive words (of blessing) over you – at your birthday party, for example – it is far more than mere well-wishes. The spoken blessing carries such immense power; it triggers a supernatural release of identity, purpose, and direction for abundant life

It’s pretty normal to deal with loneliness in college. You leave the familiar comforts of home, including family, friends, and church. In this 9-day devotional, We (Cantice and Joshua) want to help you know the difference between loneliness and solitude. We’re a mother-and-son team committed to encouraging college students along their journey. Using Jesus as our example and with experiences from our own lives, we want to set you up to overcome loneliness in college.

This is the fifteenth installment of our Bible reading plan, following a lectionary-style pattern with daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. Each day includes a devotional primer to guide your time in God’s Word. This month’s theme is purpose. In Ecclesiastes, we question what truly matters. Song of Songs reveals the purpose of love and relationships. Paul’s letters call us to live with clarity, identity, and mission in Christ. Together, these books invite us to discover God’s purpose—and how it shapes every part of our lives.

Song of Solomon is a stirring collection of love poems by King Solomon. This book exemplifies the ideal example of marriage and sexuality: exclusive, intimate, binding love between a man and a woman. It proclaims this love as a valid, beautiful, and joyful gift of God amid a sinful world.