When suffering, it is alright to be angry, sad, confused. God understands. It is at these times in our lives that we need a friend who is willing to share our pain, and not attempt to explain. We need someone who simply listen to us, sharing our sorrow, mingling their tears with ours. It's not so much that Job was right or wrong; rather more so that he needed a true empathetic friend who would simply offer to share in his suffering. Can we be that kind of friend? Can we set our own ego aside long enough to wallow in the mire of sorrow with our friend? I pray, Lord, that you provide me the wisdom and heart to be a true friend to those in need.
Monday, February 6, 2012
January 7
Job 14-16
When suffering, it is alright to be angry, sad, confused. God understands. It is at these times in our lives that we need a friend who is willing to share our pain, and not attempt to explain. We need someone who simply listen to us, sharing our sorrow, mingling their tears with ours. It's not so much that Job was right or wrong; rather more so that he needed a true empathetic friend who would simply offer to share in his suffering. Can we be that kind of friend? Can we set our own ego aside long enough to wallow in the mire of sorrow with our friend? I pray, Lord, that you provide me the wisdom and heart to be a true friend to those in need.
When suffering, it is alright to be angry, sad, confused. God understands. It is at these times in our lives that we need a friend who is willing to share our pain, and not attempt to explain. We need someone who simply listen to us, sharing our sorrow, mingling their tears with ours. It's not so much that Job was right or wrong; rather more so that he needed a true empathetic friend who would simply offer to share in his suffering. Can we be that kind of friend? Can we set our own ego aside long enough to wallow in the mire of sorrow with our friend? I pray, Lord, that you provide me the wisdom and heart to be a true friend to those in need.
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