The best advice is often the advice not spoken. Our
one-on-one care ministry team has been trained in the art of listening.
Allowing others to talk and to grieve and to unburden their hearts gives them
the opportunity to heal. The more we can allow ourselves and allow others to
let go of, the more we come to a place of understanding, a place
of peace.
In most cases, the best gift we can give another when they hurt, it to be present. Quick answers and platitudes offer no real
cure. A silent friend can be the most refreshing and effective.
I
will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25
When we bring Jesus
into the presence of a hurting person we bring His comfort. He refreshes the
weary with His gentleness, His kindness, His goodness. Do not be quick with solutions and answers. Bring
the presence and love of Christ. The Holy Spirit will guide you as you listen
and love.
Praise
be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and
the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can
comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2
Corinthians 1:3-4
Jesus,
We trust You with our silence and with our words.
Guide us as we enter into the suffering of others. Take away our fear of silence.
We share Your comfort as we have been comforted.
Amen
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