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When God said it wasn’t good for people to be alone, he wasn’t just talking about companionship. He was pointing to shared influence. People were created to live interconnected lives—shaped by one another and shaping others in return, for better or worse.
That truth is clear from the very beginning of Scripture. Adam and Eve, the first people to ever exist, show us that what happens in one person doesn’t stay contained. Eve gave in to curiosity and ate the forbidden fruit. Adam’s resolve was weak enough that he didn’t speak up or step in. And the effects of that moment are still felt today.
Imagine if Eve’s trust in God had outweighed her temptation. Imagine if Adam had the clarity and courage to understand why eating the fruit was a bad idea—and to say something. One small decision, one bite of fruit, changed the course of humanity. Not because the mistake was loud or dramatic, but because influence travels when lives are closely connected.
Even though Adam and Eve’s story is an example of how this can go wrong—you have plenty of opportunities to get it right. The people around you can reap the benefits of your spiritual and emotional health. And over the next few days, we’ll explore what it looks like to stop spreading pain and start spreading healing.
Pray: God, help me see how my inner health affects the people I love. Draw me closer to you and into healthy connection with others. Heal what’s broken in my heart and soul so I can be a life-giving presence to the people I care about. Amen.