Good morning! How are we faithing? It does come to my attention that many times I don't know what to say to people thus I shut up and hug. Many times when people go through things that I never have, the only thing I can do is pray to Jesus quickly and offer scripture...or shut up. It's awkward sometimes to talk to people who are struggling with tragedy because there really isn't anything in the moment to say except scripture... or shut up. Heart felt words require love and love requires support for people in pain. I have said to many a person in pain that I don't know what to say but I care and am available. Grief and woes affect different people different and "what I'd do" isn't even worth the breath needed to speak. The only statements that carries any power in those situations come from the Word of God and even those must be used wisely. When emotions are raw people are vulnerable to all sorts of things and innocent statements can be taken completely different than what was meant. I have a friend who lost their son and she told me that people acting like he never existed is as bad as the death itself yet I understand why people avoid talking about them because the do not wish to inflict any more pain. This line we walk with grieving people deserves prayer, study and compassion because without selfless compassion, we will cause more hurt unnecessarily. Just think about this.
Rom 15:1-2
Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.
1Th 5:14
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
Rom 15:1-2
Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.
1Th 5:14
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
Act 20:35
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
remember Mikes nephew...
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace. Thank you for loving us . Lord we ask for wisdom and compassion to be what others need. Use us as instruments of compassion so we can present your love to the ones hurting. Lead our paths so we stay on the narrow one and not stumble into the ditch. In Jesus name, amen
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