Mourn with Those Who Mourn

The past week has been difficult.  We have received many reports from our friends and family of tragedies.

• Emails about heart-wrenching situations with children, from infant to adult.
• A good friend lost her sister to a senseless act of violence.
• A family with five children is grieving over the death of their 17 year old son.
• A couple got into a car accident wherein the car was totaled.  Amazingly, by God’s great mercy and protection, my friends walked away unharmed.
• Battles with depression, difficulty, and health issues.

Certainly, living in this world is not easy!  The Scripture verse that keeps coming to my mind is:

Romans 12:15

“Mourn with those who mourn”

During this season of celebration, there are those amongst us who are mourning – and maybe you are even one of them!  We, all, have our own trials and tribulations.

Whatever condition you are in, I encourage you to stop for a moment and think if you know anyone who is struggling right now…  anyone who needs someone to mourn with her...  someone who needs words of encouragement, a cup of tea, a hot homemade meal, a Scripture verse, or some other act of kindness.  We can not fulfill every need that every person has, but we can help people around us to whatever extent we are able.

Pray and ask God to reveal to you what He would like you to do, and how you can help those who are mourning!