Pensamento:
Mesmo que a miséria possa gostar de companhia, o luto tende a fazer com que nós nos retiremos e escondamos. Vamos lembrar daqueles que perderam entes queridos, principalmente nesta época do ano. Deixe-os saberem o quanto você valorizava a pessoa que se foi e que você também sente falta dele/dela. Por favor, mantenha essas pessoas nas suas orações e nos seus planos sociais também. Além disso, faça desta época uma época de verdadeira alegria – Reconheça outros, regozijando-se com as bênçãos deles.
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.
Oração:
Santo Deus e Pai do conforto, por favor, dê-me olhos para ver e um coração para oferecer amor àqueles ao meu redor que estão de luto. Durante esta época especial do ano, por favor, use-me para ser uma bênção para aqueles que estão tristes. Além disso, querido Deus, ajude-me a valorizar a alegria daqueles que estão regozijando ao meu redor. No nome de Jesus Cristo eu oro. Amém. || Veja a imagem: http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_romanos12_15.html
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.
