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5 Things Your Grieving Friend Needs Now
When you don’t know what to do
The greatest thing we can do, as Christians, is serve. Jesus taught it, and then led by example. Serving is not a glorified virtue in our culture and we really need to cultivate it as a top priority in our homes. We must lead by example, praying our children grow to see how essential it is to their faith and life.
Serving is good for the one giving and the one receiving. It strengthens the Body of Christ. It gives hope. It tells a hurting soul they are not alone.
Although serving may not come naturally for some (we all have different gifts) I believe all of us are called to it.
The following are some practical ways to serve a grieving friend or family member who has lost someone:
Show up
It cannot be underestimated what your presence with a grieving friend will mean to them. You don’t have to talk, you don’t have to bring anything. Just be there. That is what they’ll remember and cherish most.
Showing up may be the most difficult because we don’t know what to say or do. But that’s the beauty of showing up — you simply don’t have to do anything else.
