- Openness-Gen 2:25.
When the man and woman were naked, it is implied that it was more than being without clothes. They trusted each other enough to be open and transparent with each other. This is the way that we were created to be, completely free and open with others, with nothing being hidden. This is the goal of marriage—two people who are completely open and free with each other.
That the man and woman were naked and “not ashamed” explains why they were able to be transparent and trusting with each other. Shame is one of the most destructive forces in a relationship because it causes us to begin hiding things from each other. Relationships that are begun and kept from the things that cause shame will be the strongest and most fulfilling. Therefore, true love will always be devoted to purity first, not the immediate gratification. Shame destroys relationships between us and God, ourselves, and others.
Shame is the result of sin. It is caused by doing things , that we know are wrong. When we willfully sin, it causes us to want to hide. Sin begins to kill the free expression of our hearts, which distorts our personalities and our potential.
- Thank God for the fifth month, by God’s mercy we have been ushered into the last month of the spring season in preparation for summer. (Ps 136:26)
- Declare the Lordship of Jesus over every gate of the fifth month especially the lunar gate so the Lord will exercise His authority freely over the month. (Ps 103:19)
- Cancel with the blood of Jesus all previous dedications of the 5th month to strange mythological gods. Re-dedicate and devote the month to its owner the creator of Heaven and earth. (Col 2:14; Lev 27:28)
- May Day Celebrations: There will be general celebration and holiday making around the world today. Dedicate the day to the Lord and declare any deliberate or ignorant dedications to other gods.