But my own vineyard is mine to give;
the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,
and two hundred[e] are for those who tend its fruit.
Solomon's lover speaks to end this chapter. She has been looking for him, but he was in the garden. They speak longingly about each other, and she ends with this message of empowerment.
I'm amazed at the power in her words. We think of Biblical women as subservient. We don't think that they would have the sense of self to speak this way about their sensuality. This woman was exceptional. Solomon knew that, and in his wisdom, he allowed her to flourish.
Prayer: I am so blessed to have a relationship with a man who has always loved me. Thank you, Lord, for providing me with love for and from him. Thank you for blessing us with our children, as a natural progression of our love story. You are an awesome God, and Your example has allowed me to live this amazing life.
Amen.
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