Faith & Purpose Today
A Daily Devotional By Larry
Marriage Provides Godly Companionship
December 15th, 2025.
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
Marriage is not only about union; it is about companionship. God Himself declared that it was not good for man to be alone. Adam had purpose — he was tasked with tending and governing the garden — but God saw that he needed help to fulfill his assignment. Thus, He created Eve as a suitable helper.
This principle reveals the purpose of marriage: godly companionship that advances destiny. Marriage is not meant to burden or frustrate; it is meant to relieve and support. A spouse should be a helper, not a hindrance. Sadly, many enter marriage without discerning this truth, and instead of finding help, they find stress.
God’s design is that marriage should bring advancement. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.” Marriage is meant to be a partnership where each spouse strengthens the other.
The goal of every married individual should be to bring help and bliss into the other person’s life. If marriage makes someone more miserable than when they were single, something is wrong. Such a union does not reflect God’s intention.
Marriage is a covenant of companionship, rooted in love and service. It is about walking together toward destiny, supporting one another in faith, and reflecting Christ’s love. When spouses embrace this purpose, marriage becomes a source of joy, strength, and fulfillment.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for designing marriage as a covenant of companionship. Help me to be a helper and encourager, bringing advancement and joy to my spouse. May my marriage reflect Your love and fulfill Your purpose. Amen.
Reflection Question
In what ways can you bring help, support, and joy to your spouse (or future spouse) as a godly companion?
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