SHARE RESPONSIBILITY!

God said, “It’s not good for the Man to be alone; I’ll make him a helper, a companion.” Genesis 2:18.... Looking back at the garden of Eden- God molded for us an incredible plan to assign one partner authority and responsibility, while the other serves as helper. The helper’s role is to offer suggestions and advise, but the leader is the one who decides which course of action to take. The helper must agree to abide by the leader’s decisions. In this way, the work can progress, with both partners laboring together in harmony. And if something goes wrong, it’s the leader’s responsibility—with input from the helper, but no reprehensions- to determine how to make it right. The next time a task presents itself, pull out the captain’s hat (real or imaginary), draw straws, cast lots, or find some other way to figure out who should wear it this time, and hand the other person the first-mate’s cap. Or simply say to your spouse, “okay, today I’m Gilligan, and you’re the Skipper! What is keeping you from sharing responsibility?