(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) Speaks about the importance of having a companion to share life with. (John 15:5) Teaches us the importance of a spiritual connection with God. Relationship with Jesus is the kind of connection your soul will always crave having more time of. (Colossians 3:1-2) Encourages us to set our minds on things above, the CREATOR, whose SON is seated at HIS right hand, the ultimate source of fulfillment and purpose in life. HE is the ultimate companion to share life with.
(Proverbs 17:17) Tells us “A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need”, especially during difficult times. God saves us from the clutch of fate’s strong and indifferent hand, the unpredictable forces of destiny. (Proverbs 16:9) “In their hearts humans plan their course but the Lord establishes their steps”.
Whatever you are looking for in this world is looking for you too. (Matthew 7:7-8) Says to ask, seek, and knock and it will be given, found, and opened. Although, there are times we may suffer defeat on the way to our victory, as did the Biblical figures Job and Joseph. We also rejoice in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope, (Romans 5:3-4). This means that through trials and tribulations we can develop a stronger faith and a deeper understanding of God’s love and grace. That it leads to a greater sense of hope that does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, our life long comforter.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
New International Version
9 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
King James Version
9 “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Living Bible
9 “Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better. 10 If one falls, the other pulls him up; but if a man falls when he is alone, he’s in trouble.
11 Also, on a cold night, two under the same blanket gain warmth from each other, but how can one be warm alone? 12 And one standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer; three is even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
John 15:5
New International Version
5 “ “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5
King James Version
5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
Living Bible
5 “ “Yes, I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit. For apart from me you can’t do a thing.”
Colossians 3:1-2
New International Version
Living as Those Made Alive in Christ
3 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Colossians 3:1-2
King James Version
3 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Colossians 3:1-2
Living Bible
3 “Since you became alive again, so to speak, when Christ arose from the dead, now set your sights on the rich treasures and joys of heaven where he sits beside God in the place of honor and power. 2 Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here.”
Proverbs 17:17
New International Version
17 “ friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
King James Version
17 “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
Living Bible
17 “A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”
Proverbs 16:9
New International Version
9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
King James Version
9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
Living Bible
9 “We should make plans—counting on God to direct us.”
Matthew 7:7-8
New International Version
Ask, Seek, Knock
7” “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8
King James Version
7 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8
Living Bible
7 “ “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you will knock, the door will open.”
Romans 5:3-4
New International Version
3 “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Romans 5:3-4
King James Version
3 “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:”
Romans 5:3-4
Living Bible
3 “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. 4 And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.”