Before You Say I Do, Keep Your Wits About You | Song of Solomon 2:8-17 | Pastor Jennie Lusko

In this message, Pastor Jennie Lusko looks at the engagement season through the lens of Song of Solomon to show us how God designed this window of time to build something lasting, not rushed. In a culture that blurs boundaries and speeds everything up, this message calls us back to clarity, showing how a healthy engagement is marked by maturity, deep vulnerability, and intentional protection. This message will help you: - understand the purpose and pace of a healthy engagement - recognize the role of vulnerability and honest communication - stay grounded, focused, and wise before saying “I do” IN THIS MESSAGE: 00:00 - Starting Your Day With Fresh Mercies 01:55 - Why You Must Keep Your Wits About You 03:17 - The Purpose of Engagement 06:03 - What a Godly Engagement Looks Like 06:11 - Relational Maturity: Avoiding the Engagement Extremes 08:35 - The Courage to Be Vulnerable and Transparent 10:28 - Sharing Your Baggage Without Fear 13:43 - Security: Guarding the Heart 18:10 - Why Sexual Purity Is Essential Before Marriage 20:27 - Pre-Marital Counseling: Investing in Your Future 23:44 - Learning to "Be There" in Every Season of Life 28:07 - The Ultimate Protection for Your Soul 32:09 - Healing From Past Heartache and Releasing Shame NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contact Register your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-god Give a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/give SUBSCRIBE: Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63e Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://freshlife.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlife Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/ Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond. #freshlife #freshlifechurch #levilusko #levi #lusko