Why Hugs Tell Us Something About Our Wonderful Creator

Oxytocin is a hormone God created to bless us. It's released during sexual intimacy but also in friendly hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and even when we pet our dog. But it does more than enhance our relationships. It also:

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  Increases generosity, empathy, and trust
• Reduces fear, stress, depression, and physical pain
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves sleep

It’s good for us physically and emotionally.

I am fascinated by the complex, specific ways God has created our bodies for friendship, family pets, love, marriage, and parenthood (John 1:1-3). Oxytocin is not an accident of evolution but a part of God’s intelligent, loving design.

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” Revelation 4:11 KJV

It's an indication that we are designed for community, meant to interact with other human beings, not simply on social networks, but face-to-face. It means we need each other to be healthy.

Even though humans seriously misuse God's blessings, let's rejoice in their healthy and purposeful use. I appreciate the way friendly hugs are often part of Christian fellowship.

Let's remember to thank God for all the little blessings in His creation and never take them for granted.

“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us” 1 John 3:1 KJV

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You might also enjoy Dogs Tell Us Something About Our God and 6 Benefits of Kissing Our Spouse.

Resources: Oxytocin – Harvard Health; 6 Interesting Effects of Oxytocin 

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