BE THERE IN THE HARD TIMES (Day 4 of 6)
(Need to start at the beginning? Day 1)
As you’ve leaned into standing with others, what made that more difficult?
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV
There are times when I feel overwhelmed by others’ difficulties. I have to remind myself that I am not a savior, that He is. I do know that just being with someone helps. They are more likely to feel heard and not so alone in their troubles. I try not to promise anything I can’t deliver and I do work to connect folks with others that may be a better help.
The other thing is just time. It takes time to sit and listen, to be there, or even offer some tangible help. I am working to be more people-focused than project-focused. The former is eternal, the latter is the stuff of making life move forward. Laundry has to be done, but it isn’t usually life impacting. Taking the time to listen to your spouse’s concerns or helping a friend may have eternal consequences. We need each other.
My sunflowers are ready to harvest.
The yellow petals have faded and fallen off and the seeds are fully formed under each little flowerette. (The leaves and stalks will go to the rabbits.)
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