The Daily: Tuesday February 17, 2026

As you come to Christ, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to them—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.'
- 1 Peter 2:4-5

The Power of Two

There's something beautiful about the simplicity of partnership. When one person stumbles, another is there to help them up. When one grows weary, another can carry the load for a while. This isn't complicated mathematics—it's the basic arithmetic of human connection that makes life work better. In our culture that celebrates the self-made individual, we often miss this fundamental truth: two really are better than one. Not because we're weak or incapable, but because we're designed for interdependence.

Think about the relationships in your life that have made the biggest difference. Chances are, they involved someone who was willing to walk alongside you during both the mountaintop moments and the valley experiences. This principle extends beyond just having someone to lean on during tough times. When we partner with others, we multiply our capacity for joy, creativity, and impact. The encouragement we give each other, the different perspectives we bring, the way we can cover each other's blind spots—all of this creates something more powerful than what either person could accomplish alone. God didn't design us to be lone rangers. God created us for connection, for the kind of relationships where we can be vulnerable about our struggles and generous with our strengths. When we embrace this design, we discover that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness—it's a recognition of how we're meant to thrive.


Reflection Question

Who in your life serves as that 'other person' who helps you up when you fall, and how can you be that person for someone else?

Prayer

God, thank You for the people You've placed in my life to walk alongside me. Help me to be equally committed to supporting others in their journey.