He declared it good. The golden brightness pouring across the horizon like honey flowing from a hive. The ocean dancing and crashing against land in celebration. Elegant birds arching and bowing at the ebb and flow of air currents across their missile-shaped bodies.
Then, the man. Beautiful. Innocent. A one-of-a-kind creation fashioned by the hand of God.
But, God designed man for something more than a sunrise to greet him each morning or admiration for his surroundings. Just as the Image Bearer–Father, Son, and Spirit–exist in relationship, God made man for relationship.
It is not good for man to be alone. (Genesis 2:18)
And the One who gives good gifts presented the first man with a woman–to come alongside as a companion.
We are all made for relationship, Friends. It is not good for us to be alone. Separated from others. Lacking intimate, soul-bearing, heart-refreshing relationship.
Being truly known can feel risky. It requires vulnerability and we wonder if we’ll be accepted for the faulty, flawed women we are. This is the unknown of any human relationship, but if we–the Church–love others as He expects then relationship builds its foundation on the Truth.
And in Truth? There is room for grace…love…forgiveness. There is space to be fully Self and fully accepted. Let’s trust each other enough to step away from loneliness and into love.
Lord, help us to admit we need other people and give us the capacity to love others the way you have loved us. Amen
Linking up today with Patricia Holbrook at Recharge Wednesday.