Companionship is a beautiful gift from God, seen in friendships, marriages, and communities. We are created to support each other, share joys, and lighten burdens. As Scripture says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour” (Ecclesiastes 4:9).
Walking through life with others brings strength and comfort, but companionship is meant to complement us, not complete us.
However, no friend, partner, or spouse can solve all our problems or heal every hurt. When we place the weight of all our expectations and struggles on another person, we risk disappointment and strain in relationships. God never designed people to be our saviour. That place belongs to Him alone. True peace and healing come when we turn to God first, casting our anxieties on Him, as “He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). We must also take responsibility for our growth rather than waiting for someone else to fix us.
Healthy relationships are built when individuals are whole in Christ and choose to walk together in love and understanding. Companionship offers support, not a solution; encouragement, not escape. Instead of expecting others to fill our emptiness, we should seek God as our strength, just as the Psalmist declares, “The Lord is my strength and my shield” (Psalm 28:7). With God as our source and others by our side, we experience relationships as they were meant to be supportive, freeing, and rooted in love.
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