![]() ![]() We just know they live in the third house down from us and they have a yellow dog. Sometimes we even wave at a neighbor and sadly, we haven’t even met them. A wave wasn’t enough neighbors visited and shared stories and food! Today we enter our attached garages, get in our cars, open the door long enough to exit and off we go. In days gone by, as we call them, people took walks and they were never short because others were out on their front porches and kids were playing in the yard (or on the street). Our culture is often called a garage-society. 10 Bible Verses to Encourage People in Trials Does your friend need a few repairs or any outside work done? Ask people from your church to help and take the group to their house to work and visit. Add funny anecdotes to make your friend laugh (and you will, too).ģ0. Find lots of pictures of vacation spots your friend has always wanted to visit, or even share yours. Just listening is a huge, underutilized ministry that speaks volumes.Ģ8. Remember, you’re not there to “fix” things. If it’s hot, get the iced tea glasses filled. If it’s cold, bundle up and have hot cocoa. ![]() If one of you has a porch or deck, have a nice long visit. Then go over and prepare the meal and visit. Head to the grocery store and get all the ingredients needed for your friend’s favorite meal. Bring your loved one to church with you.ġ2. If your friend is able, take a trip to the local art museum.ġ1. If you live within a short drive of a body of water, and the weather is conducive, either rent a boat and/or have a “captain” take you both on a tour of the lake or ocean inlets.ġ0. ![]() Compose a silly song using “garage band” or some other app and send it to the person you want to cheer up.ĩ. Gather a group of mutual friends and have each one make a poster exclaiming appropriate wishes and take a group photo for your friend.Ĩ. Grab a photo of your friend and have a caricature artist draw a sweet rendition of your friend and present it to them as a gift.ħ. Borrow a telescope (even better if you own one) and take your friend somewhere to see God’s stars on a clear, moonless night (unless you want to gaze at the moon).Ħ. Grab some popcorn and your friend’s favorite movie and have a film night at her house.ĥ. Make a little plant marker with a Bible verse written on it.Ĥ. Buy a pack of flower seeds and all the items needed for your friend to plant seeds and watch them sprout in a sunny windowsill. Enlist a group of friends and have a “get well caroling” party at your beloved’s house (if possible).ģ. Make it about all their good qualities and nothing about their long-term suffering.Ģ. Write a poem about your friend and post it on a social media account. 30 Ways to Encourage Someone in a Long Period of Sufferingġ. The list is in no particular order of importance, except this one: pray for them and with them. We’ll refer to the person as your friend throughout this article, even though it might be a family member. How can we continue to help and cheer them?įollowing are thirty out-of-the-ordinary ways you can come alongside your friend or family member with the love of Christ. When able, they’ve been taken out for meals or have been given meals at home. Each time of suffering hurts, and when it’s extended, the hurting person often stops asking for help for fear they will “wear others out.” Maybe they are facing a long season of infertility or waiting on a job or relationship change, or a life-changing event looms on the horizon. They’ve received dozens of cards and flowers, but how can we continue to love on people who are suffering for an extended period? Other times, a prolonged time of discouragement or illness catches a friend. Sometimes tough times last a short season. We also ask our friends and family for support and encouragement. ![]() When our times of trials and tribulation arrive, we cry out to God. There was no “if” in Jesus’ statement, therefore we know to expect trouble. ![]()
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