God designed us each so differently. And we want to use those characteristics to love others well, right?
But what I’ve experienced, and maybe you have, too, is that it is so easy for us to get this idea in our heads that we don’t fit the right mold.
I’m not outgoing.
I don’t know what to say.
I’m not like so-and-so… she always knows what to do.
I don’t really know her that well, so how can I try to comfort her?
What if what I say comes out wrong and hurts her?
People think I’m so detached; how am I supposed to comfort them?
I get so nervous at hospitals or funeral homes.
What is it for you? What thoughts pop into your head when you think about providing comfort and care to others?
What I want to show you today is that you can use the characteristics God gave you to bring comfort to others. You don’t have to try to be someone else. And really, comforting others isn’t so much a personality type as it is the act of being present.
Listen in to find out more…
Kari
RESOURCES:
· Book: The Art of Comforting, Val Walker
· Courageous Care Masterclass: http://lovedoesthat.org/care
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