Fellow Pilgrims!
"Though one may be overpowered by another,
two can withstand him. And a threefold cord
is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4: 12
People with pets exercise more, sleep better, and take fewer sick
days than adults without pets. And pet owners demonstrate higher
levels of social interaction with other adults and often have lower
cardiovascular risks as well. The most often cited reason for
these benefits is “unconditional love.”
Yes, humans and some animals enjoy a beneficial bond.
But how much more would a human companion(s) be who
displayed the same unconditional love, and so much more?
God’s statement in the Garden of Eden—that it is not good for man
to be alone (Genesis 2:18) has implications that go beyond marriage.
Human beings were created by God as social beings and hardwired
to relate to others as friends, spouses, extended
family members,
members of the body of Christ, and partners in community life.
Not only do we need what others can contribute to us,
they need the strengths and gifts God has given us.
Are you walking through life with fellow pilgrims whose
unconditional love manifests God’s love to you? And
are you being such a companion to others?
"The more we love, the more love we have to offer.
So it is with God’s love for us. It is inexhaustible."
Mary C. Neal
