Bible Passage: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18 CSB)
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:8-25; Genesis 3:1-24
Is there anything more life-giving than healthy relationships?
They reduce anxiety and depression, give us a sense of value and worth, and have been found even to bolster the immune system.
Healthy relationships are for our good.
Genesis 1 and 2 give us a powerful image of life by telling the story of what life was designed to be before sin entered the world and distorted God’s good Creation.
We’re told God created woman because it was “not good for a man to be alone.”
You and I have been created to be in mutual, loving relationships. Whether it is your marriage, family, friends, church community, or co-workers, strong relationships are essential to helping you succeed in every way as a man.
When God looked at the artistry of His creation of relationships, He called it all “very good” (Genesis 1:31).
And that is why it’s so tragic when relationships break down.
A healthy relationship is life-giving, but a broken relationship is devastating. If you have ever experienced a broken one, you know the toll it can take on your life.
What most people underestimate is the domino effect on other parts of life.
When one relationship breaks down, there are almost always other relationships that fall with it. We become sad, stressed, and isolated.
The breakdown of relationships has been felt since the beginning of time. In the Garden of Eden, one of the most immediate consequences of sin was the breakdown of the relationship between Adam and Eve. They start hiding from God and each other, Adam blames Eve for his sin, and God tells Eve that one of the curses of sin for all human history will be tension and conflict in relationships.
Fortunately for us, God sent Jesus to reconcile what is broken.
This week, we are going to journey through the Bible to see what God has to say about fixing broken relationships and what it means for men.
Prayer: Lord, as I go through this week of devotionals, I ask that You give me an open mind and heart to hear Your voice and Your desire to reconcile what is broken. Amen.
Reflection: What have your best relationships brought to your life? How have broken relationships impacted your life?
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