Listen

"There is a time for everything...a time to be silent and a time to speak."

{Eccelesiastes 3:1,7}

When we are hurting, we value the presence of a friend who will just listen. But when someone we know is hurting, we often are tempted to do anything but listen. We often chatter away and give unwanted advice instead of just letting them share their burdens with us.

Sometimes the best thing we can do is listen quietly when a friend has a problem, letting them share their feelings and assuring them we care - even if we don't have any answers. 

We should also be praying for our hurting friend - and let them know we are praying. When we do talk we should encourage them. 

Remember: God can work in unexpected ways to bring good out of bad. Have a blessed weekend.