Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Aunque a la miseria quizás le guste la compañía, el congojo nos hace distanciarnos. Debemos, en estos días festivos, recordar a los que han perdido seres queridos. Debemos hacerles saber cuánto amamos a sus seres queridos y cuanto los extrañamos. Debemos recordarlos en nuestras oraciones y en nuestras reuniones. A su vez, debemos regocijarnos con los que han sido bendecidos en este año.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
While misery may love company, grief can lead many of us to withdraw and hide. So, let's remember those who have lost loved ones, especially this time of year. Let them know how you value and miss their loved ones, too. As you talk about their loved ones, please mention them by name. Don't feel like you need to explain the why behind their death or give advice to the grieving — remember, Job's counselors were a blessing until they started talking, trying to defend God and explain why Job was suffering. Love serves, encourages, and waits; so, serve, encourage, and wait. Do it with both the grieving and the rejoicing people in your fellowship. Make this a season of true joy and comfort. Affirm their grief while sharing their laughs and rejoicing with them in their good surprises. They need to know it is ok to have moments of joy in their sadness. Also, dear friend in Jesus, make sure you are around people full of joy and rejoice with them, too! It's hard to serve if you don't rejoice.
Mi oración
Santo Dios y Padre de todo consuelo, dame ojos para ver y un corazón que ofrezca cuidado a los que me rodean y están sufriendo. Durante esta época del año utilízame para bendecir a aquellos que sufren. Además, querido Dios, ayúdame a alentar a aquellos que gozan a mí alrededor. En el nombre de Jesucristo lo pido, Amén.
My Prayer...
Holy God and comforting Father, please give us eyes to see and hearts to offer loving care to those around us who are grieving. During this special time of year, please use us to bless those in sorrow and help us as we join those who are rejoicing. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our source of comfort and joy. Amen.
