MINISTRY OF REMEMBERING. Rejoice with those who rejoice,and weep with those who weep. Romans 12;15. The holiday can be a difficult time for people who are grieving. Friend may be reluctant to mention the name of someone who has died, fearing that it will cause unnecessary pain. But during the next few weeks, friend or family members may need you to talk openly with them about a person they have lost. Call it the ministry of remembering. When youve experienced the loss trough death of spouse, child,or parent, it heart terribly. And when people dont want to use their names or refer to the death, its like losing that person all over again. Bereaved people ache for opportunities to talk about their loved one, whether the person died last week or many years ago.even though remembering may bring tears, it can also produce emotional release and even joy. Tucked into a series of commands in Romans 12, find this words: Rejoice with those rejoice, and weep with those weep( v 15). Sharing a time of remembering with a hurting friend may help to ease a heavy burden. If someone comes to mind,dont put it off. Pray, make the phone call,stop by for a visit, or invite the friend to lunch.it may be the most important thing you do today. To ease anothers burden, help to carry it.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:45:03 +0000
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