In God Alone

In ancient Egypt, if a new Pharaoh felt threatened by his predecessor, he had his name and image removed from monuments in an attempt to erase him from history. When Adam first saw Eve, he was so awestruck he instantly gave her a name and proclaimed, "This is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh.”

To God’s name we attribute order and beauty. He created this for our benefit, pleasure, and joy. It’s little wonder that Isaiah 45:23 quotes God as saying, "Before me every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that in God alone is righteousness and strength."

Scientists sorted out the human genome, revealing our complicated, ingenious, and wonderful story, so how can we help but praise God as Creator? A word that identifies God as creator of everything is Elohim, so consider for a moment that you are created in his image. Does that thought make you want to love him with all you are?              

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All nations you have made will come and bow down before you, Lord, and will honor your name. For you are great and perform wonders. You alone are God.

~Psalm 86:9-10 Holman Christian Standard Bible

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Build Bonds That Last

Human nature prompts us toward bonding with special people defined as family or friend. The need for bonding is never rendered null and void except in select individuals who choose to live apart from others. Physical attraction plays a major role in bringing people together, but how well they communicate will either enhance physical attraction or spoil it.

Communication determines how loving, intimate, and strong a relationship becomes. With open communication, bonding continues to be strengthened throughout a marriage or friendship. On the other hand, relationships fail if the capacity for bonding is limited by what is revealed about each other’s personality and character.

When Adam saw Eve he proclaimed, "This is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh." Obviously, the physical attraction included a spiritual dimension which provided bonding that would last a lifetime. Open, mature communication nurtures the bond that’s indispensable for a relationship to grow and mature. This is God's plan for a relationship.

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What a joy is it to find just the right word for the right occasion!

~Proverbs 15:23 Good News Bible

 Accept life with humility and patience, generously making allowances for each other because you love each other. Make it your aim to be at one in the Spirit, and you will be bound together in peace.

~Ephesians 4:2-3 Phillips – New Testament in Modern English

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