Good morning…
“A soul friend is a person you trust enough to share some of the deepest matters of your heart, someone who will listen to what you share without any kind of judgement, without trying to “fix” anything, and without flattering or criticizing you,” writes Margaret Silf on page 47 of Simple Faith. “He or she will, however, listen lovingly to whatever you share and then perhaps reflect back what seems to be stirring you most deeply, possibly also challenging you in firm but gentle ways – for example, reminding you of what you have consistently been desiring or discerning in your prayer and in your life, warning you if it appears that you are being untrue to you own deepest longings or intentions.”
Soul friends come in many different shapes and sizes, colors and ages.
Our soul friends are unique members of our spiritual family, as Jesus taught. He put out His hand to His followers and said, “See, these are My mother and My brothers! Whoever does what My father in heaven wants him to do is My brother and My sister and My mother” (Matthew 12:49-50, NLV).
As we journey through life, we find various soul friends. Who might be your longest lasting soul friends? Who might be your newest soul friend? If we are constantly on the look out for those who help us to do what our father in heaven wants us to do, together we will follow in the footsteps of the living Christ.
…Sue…
P.S. For those in Atlanta, please SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Lenten gathering is an opportunity you will not want to miss. No cost or registration necessary. Come and bring a soul friend!
Women’s Lenten Lunch and Learn – Discovering the Gifts of Soul FriendsWednesday, March 22nd11:45 am – 1:30 pmFaith and Arts CenterPlease join us in the middle of this Lenten Season as we unwrap the gifts given by our soul friends. “Soul Friends are like midwives,” writes Margaret Silf. “They help bring Christ to birth in our life and in our circumstances.” Joan Alexander will speak of the rich importance of “soul friends” in this challenging season of her life, along with words of encouragement from Rev. Angela House and Sue Allen.
