“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the Law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) This Royal or Supreme Law tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves…reflecting the true essence of Christian love. Thus, we should offer support to those who are grieving in ways that truly help. Now this doesn’t mean we use the offhand but well worn remark of, “If you need anything, just give me a call.” It may make us feel good…but it’s only a hollow remark to the person struggling. Why? You’re putting the responsibility back on them to manage their lives, when their mind is numb with loss and filled with indifference. They are exhausted, overwhelmed, and too flooded with grief to even realize what needs to be done around them. This is when active listening, reading between the lines, and heeding the Holy Spirit’s leading should be implemented to intervene to help in practical ways. It may be as simple as asking yourself, “What would I need right now?” then, just do it.
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