Fred shared with his study...
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Fred shared with his study group an email he had received from an acquaintance. The
gentleman writing told of his wife's illness going into more detail than was necessary. His
wife had won the battle over cancer several years ago, but now it was back. She would
need additional treatments.
Fred explained to the group that he was unsure how to respond, he did not know the couple well at all. He was surprised that he received such a letter. The study group took a few minutes to suggest ways to respond. Dianne said that the letter showed how much the man loved his wife. "That is evident by what he wrote," she said. Other suggestions were made. Anne saw the letter as desperately reaching out to friends for support. Randy suggested that he reply, offering to keep them both in his prayers.
Together they found ways to help Fred. Fred left that evening feeling better, having been helped by his supportive community of faith.
The apostle Paul, writing of the "anguish in my heart" felt the support of other believers. We continue to show our support to people within our congregation as they struggle with personal problems.
Fred explained to the group that he was unsure how to respond, he did not know the couple well at all. He was surprised that he received such a letter. The study group took a few minutes to suggest ways to respond. Dianne said that the letter showed how much the man loved his wife. "That is evident by what he wrote," she said. Other suggestions were made. Anne saw the letter as desperately reaching out to friends for support. Randy suggested that he reply, offering to keep them both in his prayers.
Together they found ways to help Fred. Fred left that evening feeling better, having been helped by his supportive community of faith.
The apostle Paul, writing of the "anguish in my heart" felt the support of other believers. We continue to show our support to people within our congregation as they struggle with personal problems.
