The time is coming, maybe sooner...maybe later, when you will be called on to mourn with those who are mourning. Here are four tips to help you be better support with those in hard times.
Thank you, Andy. This is very good. When we lost our son, a couple who are old friends drove down from Nashville. They are both musicians. But they arrived at our door without instruments, song lyrics, or even Bibles. They just came to sit with us. They just stepped into a moment in absolute vulnerability. That remains one of the most significant memories of our lives.
Hadn't thought of that, but you're probably onto something here. We are more spirit than body or mind. When we walk into a room or situation, we bring His Mystery. And that carries His Life. They sat with us; they did not pray, read scripture, or sing. They obviously did not script anything. They just rushed to our side. And it was not awkward. We hurt, so they hurt.
Thank you, Andy. This is very good. When we lost our son, a couple who are old friends drove down from Nashville. They are both musicians. But they arrived at our door without instruments, song lyrics, or even Bibles. They just came to sit with us. They just stepped into a moment in absolute vulnerability. That remains one of the most significant memories of our lives.
I wonder if we highly underestimate our physical presence and equally overestimate our words. Your story is a wonderful reminder of this.
Hadn't thought of that, but you're probably onto something here. We are more spirit than body or mind. When we walk into a room or situation, we bring His Mystery. And that carries His Life. They sat with us; they did not pray, read scripture, or sing. They obviously did not script anything. They just rushed to our side. And it was not awkward. We hurt, so they hurt.
Thanks Pastor Andy, good word
Loyd - appreciate the kind words and the faithful support!