Tonight I struggle with feeling the pain of someone else, of sympathizing but not being able to help, other than to listen and pray. It is equally hard if not harder to watch someone suffer than it is to suffer yourself. To see a friend hurting and feel helpless to bring comfort or relief.
Jesus, this is where we desperately need You to fill in every gap of the holes that our humanness leaves wide open. Touch my friend with a peace that only You can give, a comfort that only You can provide, and a miracle that only You can create. Help them to see a whole new part of who You are through this. And hug them so close that they cannot help but hear Your heartbeat and the great love that it declares.
Do what I cannot do tonight, Jesus. Please…
