Help, Mate!

Feb 21, 2026 | |

GENESIS 2:18 LB 18 And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make a companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.”

An important part of God’s purpose for marriage is to have someone to help you in life.

(God did not intend for this to be one-sided. A husband also should help his wife. Otherwise, a husband would not love his wife as Christ loves the church. See Ephesians 5:25.)

We all need help and encouragement. Sadly, for most people, that is often not at all what they receive from their spouse.

Your spouse, whether you know it or not, desperately wants and needs your help, your encouragement, and your support.

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