The Four Places of Advent: Elizabeth’s House (Part 3)

In this episode, we journey to Elizabeth’s house, the place of the Visitation. We reflect on Mary’s haste as she makes the journey to visit Elizabeth and how Elizabeth creates space for Mary as the mystery of the incarnation unfolds. We also ponder Elizabeth’s years of longing for a child, how God fulfills our desires in ways different than we expect, and why we should hold onto hope instead of disappointment. Finally, we talk about cultivating a deeper sensitivity to God’s presence, trusting that even when His work is hidden, beauty is unfolding within our lives.

Show Notes

One Thing We Love This Week:

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• Sister Miriam’s One Thing -  Forgiving as Unity with Christ by Dr. Robert Enright

• Michelle’s one thing - Notre Dame Football (especially Marcus Freeman)

• Heather’s one thing - High King of Heaven / Jesus We Love You by Bethel Music

Discussion Questions:    

1. When has the Holy Spirit asked you to do something that didn’t make sense in the natural world?

2. How can we cultivate a home for others within our own hearts?

3. Where is the Holy Spirit moving in your life and in other’s lives?

4. When was the last time you experienced someone speaking prophetically over your life?

Journal Questions:

1. In what places of my life can I allow mystery to breathe and unfold?

2. Who can I share the deep places of disappointment with and not feel judged?

3. Where do I feel disappointed?

4. How can I be a nest for others?

5. What promise is leaping within you right now wanting to be recognized?

6. Where do I run when God is doing something new in me?

7. Who is my Elizabeth?

Quote to Ponder:

Scripture for Lectio Divina: