SIMPLY “BEING THERE” TO LISTEN!

In the past five days I have received phone calls from three different women who just wanted to talk. All three tried to convince me that all was well, but in spite of them sounding “upbeat” I could tell by just listening that they were struggling with many different issues. One has been widowed for about one and a half years, and still struggling with that, some. Then she recently learned that her husband’s two sisters had passed away within a week of each other. On top of that she has had her own medical issues and all the paperwork and “glitches” that go along with that. She has two children, one a distance away and the relationship not very stable right now, and – the other although helpful can be overbearing at times. Some things have improved for her but now she has to make some decisions about her future and what will be best for her. She is a Christian and I know she will pray for guidance when that time comes. The second woman struggles with two family members who want her attention, frequently, due mainly to their medical issues and deteriorating mental health. The third woman, who is my sister and well into her 80’s, has had her share of medical issues. She struggles with a lack of understanding about all the issues she has had and why they can’t “fix” her. Some of that is on her as she has refused to go see a physician when she should have and when she has not always made the better choice. She and my brother-in-law have lost several friends so they feel lost and a bit isolated as well. The bottom line to all this is I’m glad I could be there to just listen and if that helped in any way to let them know they are loved and cared about will help them find a little peace.

Psalm 46:5
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help us to always be good listeners and not ignore the needs of others, may our prayers for them bring healing, strength , and peace. In Your precious name we pray. Amen