Sometimes it's not the big problems that give us the most trouble---it's the small irritating ones, or "little foxes". When small problems add up, a BIG problem is the result. I enjoy watching Joyce Meyer, and have heard her talk about the small things that her husband, Dave, does that irritates her. For example, he leaves the light on in the closet, or he won't push his chair back under the table. Like Joyce says, those things are minor, and even though they may be a pet peeve, she has learned to just turn off the light or push the chair back under, and not become angry with Dave like she once did.
Here in the Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs), we have a love story unfolding, from courtship to marriage, between King Solomon and a beautiful, peasant woman he met while visiting some royal vineyards. This book is comprised of seven poems, many of which are quite descriptive. The lover and the beloved have spoken of their love for one another, and they want anything that could potentially cause problems between them to be removed.
"The 'little foxes' are an example of the kinds of problems that can disturb or destroy a relationship. The 'little foxes' or irritations must not be minimized or ignored, but identified that, together, the couple can deal with them." (footnote, Life Application Bible)
What are your "little foxes? What is your spouse doing that irritates you? Be open and honest with another, and don't allow those small irritations to become a great source of friction in your marriage.
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