Where’s My Helper?

Posted: August 24th, 2011   Category: Christianity, Common Sense

It’s easy to talk about being fulfilled by God, or how, when we have God in our lives, we shouldn’t need anything or anyone else.  Even God knows that’s a crock. “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” (Genesis 2:18 ESV). Fit for him … suitable!  God’s entire universe is built around relationships.  The stars to the galaxies, earth to the sun, plants to the earth, animals to the plants, and then God’s final earthly creations, us to each other and everything else. But what makes a couple fit for each other. We too are God’s creations.  His entire kingdom has been equipped with natural biological laws of attraction.  These alone will suffice to propagate a species but relationships must be built on so much more.  God created a suitable helper for Adam.  What makes “our” someone suitable?  A physical attraction, likeness of character, common interests, respect and trust, everything else of importance flows from these, including love.  If I were to ask any Christian, what’s the most important relationship in your life?  I’d get many answers but the truth is that God is the only relationship we can’t “live” without.  However, our “suitable helper” in life runs so close a 2nd that it’s a photo finish every time.  With a suitable helper by our side, relating to both God and this world becomes a desirable task.  So where do we start with finding our special helper?

We have our own ritual, called dating. Let’s start with our foundation, God.  He’s essential to a happy, lasting relationship and to getting our foothold set with this primary shared interest.  The acceptable ground rules of dating, were long ago set in stone by God himself.  Likeness of character can eliminate many other obstacles in a developing relationship.  Friendship is the safest vessel known for discovering character, developing trust and delivering devotion.  We tend to keep our spirituality tucked neatly inside, where no one see’s it. That will never help the one we need to find us.  Showing our priorities assures that we will only attract qualified candidates.  If these priorities scare some off, they weren’t fit to begin with.  If you’re a single Christian, pray for guidance and God’s helping hand. Show your colors but keep your secrets for those who earn your friendship, respect and trust. Accept help from friends but make sure they understand your priorities. It’s time for all closet Christians to stand proudly by the One who can determine our needs, answer our prayers and actually deliver results. Then pray that He makes us fit, for the prayer He’s chosen to answer.

JC Calkins with COMMON SENSE 4 UNCOMMON PEOPLE (share)

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