Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬ — Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

I shared yesterday that my word for 2023 was “love.” There are four different types of love. Today I want to highlight Eros which is a passionate love. I decided to go back to the beginning where a woman was formed from the rib of a man. I encourage you to read The Message version of Genesis 2:18-25. This version uses the word “companion” in addition to a helper. Just as Jesus made us for companionship, He didn’t want man to be alone. 

According to the dictionary, a companion is a person who frequently spends time with you, associates with you, or accompanies you when you go places. I know we have readers in all stages of life, whether single, dating, engaged, married, divorced, or widowed. Whatever stage of life, most of us desire companionship, even if it’s with our four-legged, furry friends. Our love should always be genuine and never taken for granted. We should not forget to take delight and look for joy. In Romans 12:10 NLT we read “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” 

Have you ever read The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman? I think we have shared it before but it has been a while. Just like we start the year off trying to be better spiritually, physically, and mentally, I encourage us all to share that same passion with our companions.

You can take a quiz and ask your companion to do the same; 5 Love Languages Quiz

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the gift of companionship with You as my Heavenly Father and those that You have placed in my life here on Earth. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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