The Advantages of Companionship

"A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." 

Have you ever tried to do something completely alone? Or have you ever thought you could do something alone? It's a lonely road when you try to do something completely on your own. 

Companionship is everything. God created us in such an amazing way where we thrive in relationships with others. 

I look back at my life throughout the years and everything that I have ever faced or went through I needed someone by my side. I think about being homeschooled until middle school, I would've been so lonely if my brother wasn't also homeschooled at the same time I was. I think about all of the sports teams I have ever been a part of. Whether times were tough or we were winning all of our games, my guys were always there. I think about my business, and all the people that I am surrounded with everyday who have the same mission. If it wasn't for the people around me, I would've given up a long time ago. I think about my wife, my very best friend, and her forever and always being here for me. Without Rach, I don't know what my life would like. 

All those examples I just gave, I have needed those people in my life. Without them I would be miserable, lost, and lonely. 

I observed yet another example of something meaningless under the sun. This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, "Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?" It is all so meaningless and depressing. 

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing along can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

(Ecclesiastes 5:7-12)

Whoever reads this post today, I would encourage you to reach out to the people who came to mind when you read this. Whether it's family, friends, co-workers, or your spouses. Let these people know how thankful you are that God has placed them in your life. Thank them for their companionship.