ELEPHANT SISTERS by Gail K. Kachnycz on 15 May 2025
I have a couple of prayer partners that I consider "Elephant Sisters." Why an "elephant" sister? The name refers to the social culture of elephants in the wild. Female elephants form herds related by birth (mother/daughters, sisters and their offspring). When danger threatens, the mature elephants form a protective ring around the young or vulnerable members of the group. This is known as an "alert circle" and is rather remarkable to see. The behavior was recorded when a small earthquake occurred near the San Diego Zoo. You may need to skip through ads. Read the description on YouTube below the video for more information.
I hope you can call to mind friends who are Elephant Sisters or "a friend who sticks closer than a brother," (Proverbs 18:24) Caregivers really need that kind of support on an ongoing basis. Elephant Sisters know us well and are ready to provide encouragement and prayer for matters large and small. Although they may offer a scripture verse or make a suggestion for solving the problem, the first thing they do is surround us in prayer. Creating the circle may be as simple as setting up a group text to be in contact both routinely and urgently in a crisis. For guidance on setting up prayer support, see the previous post on Prayer Circles.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 ESV
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