5 Ways to Comfort a Grieving Friend
As a friend to someone who’s grieving, what are we supposed to we say? How can we help? What is appropriate?
July 2, 2018
As a friend to someone who’s grieving, what are we supposed to we say? How can we help? What is appropriate?
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Recently I attended a grief retreat where participants were grieving the loss of children, parents, family members, illnesses, family separation, relationships, childhood innocence, dreams they once had for the future, and so much more. I witnessed honesty, vulnerability
You are desired, you are chosen, you are loved by God.
All of us, at some time or another, struggle with an inner voice that is critical, negative and even harsh.
Even if you’ve encountered the darkest of situations, there is hope.
I want to write you this letter as a Youth Minister who admires, respects, loves you and deeply cares about your soul.
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I’m not good enough. I’m not strong enough. I’m not cool enough. Nobody loves me. These little voices use to mull around in my brain on a daily basis. Am I enough? I remember hanging out with my friends and watching how their awesomeness shined through them. This was a