Better Together

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

For years my husband worked mostly alone, building his business. A couple of years back, he came to me, upset. It had become too much for him to do on his own. That summer, I started helping in the office as much as I could, and he began to share more and more of his daily activities with me.

Then this past year, I took over ownership from his partner, and together Kyle and I decided to bring several other people in to work with us. Every Monday morning, we have a meeting where everyone shares what they’re doing that week, tasks they need help with, wins they’ve had, or questions that need to be answered. It creates excitement and momentum as we go into our week. It has renewed my husband’s spirit and love for what he is doing.

“I didn’t realize how lonely this was for you all those years,” I said not long ago after one of our meetings.

“I didn’t either,” Kyle responded. “I’m so glad to be working with others.”

As we listened to the conversations and laughter of our staff, all working toward the same goal, we smiled at each other, feeling grateful and encouraged just to know there were others all reaching for the same goals.

We’re often praised in our culture for our individual accomplishments. Meeting goals and completing tasks independently of others is often seen as a strength. But God has a different idea in mind when it comes to humanity—and that is to see us work together. To build community. To create and support and lean on each other when we need it. Two are better than one because not only can we help each other succeed but we can shoulder together the work to be done. No one should go through life alone, not the whole of it, anyway. We are definitely better together.

Kendra

Today’s Act of Gratitude

Is there an area of your life you’ve been trying to handle all by yourself? Choose someone you could reach out to and ask for help.