The recent accident taking a young man's life shook our community. An untimely death punctures anew our sense of how life is supposed to flow. We live an illusion that says as long as someone in my family is older than I am, I do not need to worry about death. Thus, a child's death bursts the illusion and drags us unwillingly to realize life is neither fair nor orderly.
A noted caregiver, Paul Tourneir wrote in his book, 'A Listening Ear' that "Suffering is immense. We do not know where it comes from, but God is not indifferent to it."
The Christian in face of the suffering of others is the person called by God, through the bond of faith, to go and help others to relieve or to share their suffering. We may share our goods, our time, or some words. At times, simply being a quiet presence or allowing a person some space is highly valued by the person(s) experiencing great grief.
When we find ourselves faced with situations in which words and logic seem inadequate, one step to begin a journey forward is to focus on what one knows. For the Christian, it begins with "I believe...". Expressing belief does not mean nor should it imply that one has all the answers or has it altogether. It does imply trust and that one is not alone.
Pastor Roger Dennis
A noted caregiver, Paul Tourneir wrote in his book, 'A Listening Ear' that "Suffering is immense. We do not know where it comes from, but God is not indifferent to it."
The Christian in face of the suffering of others is the person called by God, through the bond of faith, to go and help others to relieve or to share their suffering. We may share our goods, our time, or some words. At times, simply being a quiet presence or allowing a person some space is highly valued by the person(s) experiencing great grief.
When we find ourselves faced with situations in which words and logic seem inadequate, one step to begin a journey forward is to focus on what one knows. For the Christian, it begins with "I believe...". Expressing belief does not mean nor should it imply that one has all the answers or has it altogether. It does imply trust and that one is not alone.
Pastor Roger Dennis
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