Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
How many times have we heard someone use this expression, I know how you feel. I know they make this statement possibly to bring comfort, but as a matter of fact, it accomplishes just the opposite. They have no idea how I feel or what is going on in my inner self.
I once taught a Sunday School Class for young married couples. Joyce and I had been married for over twelve years, so I felt that we could contribute to their maturity. I cannot remember how it came about, but one of the couples had just lost a young son who had tragically run into a glass patio door and the broken glass had killed him instantly.
I was shocked at the horrible grief this precious young couple had experienced. I noticed that other couples always wanted to talk with them when they were going through times of personal tragedy.
Since then Joyce and I have walked down that long gloomy corridor of grief. It is in these times that we cry out to the Lord and inquire of Him to discover what He wants us to learn. During these times of waiting on the Lord we have had people make the statement I mentioned earlier. It has made us aware that quietness and presence are more important than words that are intrusive. Our prayer is that when we meet people who are suffering, we will just let them know we are present.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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