SECURITY
Humans are born wired for connection – it’s in our DNA, as strong a need as food, water and warmth. And if you look at a newborn baby, that makes sense. Unless babies successfully attach to their mother, they won’t be able to survive – human infants are born completely helpless, so we are entirely reliant on our caregivers. A loving, secure relationship is literally a matter of life and death for babies.
We all need:
- A Secure Base – The attachment figure acts as a base of security from which the child can explore the surrounding environment.
- A Safe Haven – Returning to the attachment figure for comfort and safety in the face of a fear or threat.
God is our ultimate secure base and the perfect attachment figure for life long connection, identity and security God reaches out to man to bring stability, consistency – an anchor for the storms of life.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
The LORD is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. Psalm 118:6-7
Phyllis Coulter
