The best advice is often the advice not spoken. Our one-on-one
care ministry team trained in the art of listening. Allowing others to talk and
to grieve and to unburden their hearts gives them the opportunity to heal. They
are allowed to just be, right where they are, to talk out their feelings and
emotions, while slowly finding their way. The more we can allow ourselves and
allow others to let go of feelings, the more we come to a place of
understanding, a place of peace.
Often the best gift
we can give another when they hurt, is to be present. Quick answers and platitudes offer no real
cure. A silent friend can be the one most refreshing, effective and valued.
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 leading questions, 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 first been comforted.
Amen
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