A Prayer for the Return of the Shulamite
"Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies." - Song of Solomon 6:13
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts stirred by the profound beauty found in Your Word. Today, we reflect on the words from Song of Solomon 6:13: "Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies."
Lord, as we consider the Shulamite, we recognize that she symbolizes the beloved of God, the one who captures the heart through her radiance and grace. We seek to embody the essence of the Shulamite, drawing nearer to You while reflecting the love of Christ through our lives. Just like the Shulamite, may our lives provoke a longing for Your presence in the hearts of those around us.
Father, we seek a return to You today—a return to the heart of worship, a commitment to love, and a desire to walk in intimacy with You. We acknowledge the distractions, the noise, and the chaos of this world that often lead us away from Your path. Help us to cast aside these hindrances and to come back into alignment with Your perfect will.
As we ask the Shulamite to return, we find beauty in the yearning expressed. O Lord, teach us to yearn for Your presence as she did. May we cultivate such a deep desire for You that it spills over into every aspect of our lives, illuminating our interactions with others and drawing them closer to You.
Lord, we recognize the significance of being seen. In our scripture, we see the question, "What will ye see in the Shulamite?" Lord, what is it that we want others to see in us? We desire that they see Your love manifest in our actions, that they witness our transformed lives, and that they experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding through us. May we never be a fading image, but rather a vibrant reminder of Your goodness and grace.
Help us, O Lord, to understand the weight of the love portrayed in these verses. The declaration, "As it were the company of two armies," speaks of strength and unity. Let us not forget that in our walk with You, we are not alone. We are part of a great company, a host of heavenly beings fighting alongside us. Give us the courage that comes from knowing that we are fortified by Your Spirit, and let this assurance fuel our passion for spreading Your Gospel.
May we strive to be a reflection of the Shulamite, someone radiating beauty, strength, and love. Each day, as we awaken, offer us the grace to return to You, cut away the complacency, and ignite a fervor for Your truth. May each decision we encounter be steeped in the desire to return, to rest, and to revel in Your presence. We ask that our hearts be so enraptured by the vision of Your face that we cannot help but exhibit the elegance and brilliance of Your creation.
Lord, let our lives become a visual representation of love and strength. May our courage in faith reflect the company of two armies, united in purpose, worthy of praise. And remind us, Father, that this transformation begins within—it is through a heart that seeks You first that change begins to blossom, that passion ignites, and that love overflows.
In closing, we recognize our need for You and lean into the assurance that You will meet us where we are. As we pray, we echo the call of the Shulamite to return, return, longing always to be in Your presence. We ask this in the powerful name of Jesus, who guides us in all truth. Amen.
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Song of Solomon 6:13 - "Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies."
"Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies." - Song of Solomon 6:13
Song of Solomon 6:8 - "There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number."
Song of Solomon 6:7 - "As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks."
Song of Solomon 6:12 - "Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib."
Song of Solomon 6:3 - "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies."
!["Who [is] she [that] looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, [and] terrible as [an army] with banners?" - Song of Solomon 6:10](https://media.bible.art/6b2ee690-5202-4c13-a4ad-2500f2f9b28c-thumbnail.jpg)
"Who [is] she [that] looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, [and] terrible as [an army] with banners?" - Song of Solomon 6:10
"There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number." - Song of Solomon 6:8
Song of Solomon 6:4 - "¶ Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners."
Song of Solomon 4:13 - "Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,"
"As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks." - Song of Solomon 6:7
Song of Solomon 7:6 - "How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!"
Song of Solomon 8:13 - "Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it."
Song of Solomon 6:5 - "Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead."
Song of Solomon 6:10 - "¶ Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?"
Song of Solomon 6:2 - "My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies."
Song of Solomon 6:1 - "Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee."
Song of Solomon 6:11 - "I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded."
"Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib." - Song of Solomon 6:12
Song of Solomon 6:6 - "Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them."
"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies." - Song of Solomon 6:3
Song of Solomon 2:6 - "His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me."
Song of Solomon 1:1 - "The song of songs, which is Solomon's."
"¶ Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners." - Song of Solomon 6:4
!["Who [is] she [that] looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, [and] terrible as [an army] with banners?" - Song of Solomon 6:10](https://media.bible.art/296e9601-26dc-4dc4-802a-4369580aa0ce-thumbnail.jpg)
"Who [is] she [that] looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, [and] terrible as [an army] with banners?" - Song of Solomon 6:10
Song of Solomon 5:13 - "His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh."
Song of Solomon 1:13 - "A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts."
Song of Solomon 4:6 - "Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense."
Song of Solomon 3:6 - "¶ Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?"
"Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard," - Song of Solomon 4:13