Do you have a partner in this journey? Ecclesiastes 3-4

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
" Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart."

Being alone has several advantages.  Contemplation being one of them.  Communion with God in prayer might be an "alone" task to us, yet, the Holy Spirit's presence and the Son's Indwelling and the Father actively listening makes it everything BUT alone.    Being alone for personal reasons can be quite refreshing.   Yet, Solomon, in the above passage wants us to know that for every advantage you can find for being alone, there are some notable disadvantages.   Two, produce more labor.   Two, help each other after falls and disappointments.   Two, keep each other warm.    Two, assist so that we are not overpowered.    Two ... are not nearly as strong as THREE.   We should take note of this principle and though for our lives.  Starting a business alone is not nearly as successful as a good partnership.     Teaming with someone for a project or a mission is extremely beneficial and profitable.   Note Paul and Barnabas going out on their first missionary journey in the Book of Acts.    Even after they had a disagreement about John-Mark, Barnabas took John-Mark and made him profitable to Paul, later on in the growth of the church.   Paul, after leaving Barnabas and John-Mark, left for Troas only to find Titus and Timothy.    This principle of God's Word is so important for ministry work, business work and home life.   A husband and wife who work together in the marriage are so more beneficial than one doing it on there own.  A pastor attempting to build a church is so much less than a team of individuals who support each other, care for each other and keep each other warm during the coldest part of growth and life.    Find someone to be your partner and you will find strength and warmth and profit in all you do.