Scripture: Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Thought for the Day: Who challenges you? In the movie, Good Will Hunting, Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) asks Will (Matt Damon) the question, “Do you have a soulmate… someone who challenges you?” Will rattles off the names of famous authors and philosophers, all who are dead. Sean points out how it’s not much of a two way street in that conversation. As we talk about Spiritual Practices (Spiritual Disciplines), I would like to toss one out that is not talked about very often – friendship. I’m not talking about superficial acquaintances. Friedrich Nietzsche said, “Friendship closes its eyes.” I would agree when it comes to the insignificant and superficial stuff, but I think a true friend is deeply aware and sees us better than we might see ourselves. Whether it is anxiousness around vulnerability or outright fear in regard to certain parts of who we are, there are too many people who go through life without a true friend. I think the Spiritual Practice of friendship would serve us all very well. Henri Nouwen wrote, “Friendship has always belonged to the core of my spiritual journey,” and I hope all of us can echo those words.
Prayer: Teach me, Gracious God, to be a friend by teaching me to open myself to those you bring alongside me. Allow my openness to create a space of mutuality where your Spirit comes alive in the dynamism of the holy moment. Amen.
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