Mary & Elizabeth: Spiritual Companions

Today’s episode focuses on the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth from the devotional “Reflections on the Life of Mary."

Dr. Gadson discusses how important it is for us to have spiritual companions throughout life.  We need to see the faithfulness of God in the lives of others. We also need the blessing of their encouraging and equipping us. 

In order to have healthy spiritual companionships, we need emotionally healthy individuals.  To be in close proximity with others as Mary and Elizabeth were, we need to be safe individuals one for the other.  We need to allow people to ask questions and express their emotions without rebuke. 

As a healthy body, we also need to be able to support others and not shame them when it is time for them to leave. The members and the body have to do an emotional work to be safe and healthy spiritual companions and a safe and healthy spiritual haven.

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