Job 11:11-12. “For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.” INSENSITIVITY.
To lash out at someone when they are down Is not only mean and unfair But consider this fact if it was you who are tempted “What if it was you, not him, who is there?” Would you use those same words and that tone of voice; If you were on the receiving end? Would the words you have used be the words of choice If you were challenged by the words you send?
Consider carefully when dealing with a person in grief Or with one going through uncertainty That the objective behind your visit is to give relief And so, to make comfort a reality The trials and testing times are bad enough Without someone being insensitive Help them get over those hurdles that are tough And bless them by what you have to give.
It is true God knows deceit; He knows it better than me He is the only one who can look on the heart If we cannot make a grieving one better, leave them be To God’s care who allowed the trials at the start Give some words of grace that will comfort the soul Do not in any way add salt to the wounds Keep in mind it is possible you do not know the whole And God allows weakness that grace may abound.
Keep in mind my turn might be next, and I’ll be wanting a friend To draw near to me and some comfort bring I will be hoping that the one God chooses to send Will lift my spirits, may even quietly sing A song of hope and of love and of living faith And with genuine sympathy In sensitivity will come to me and minister grace That will bring into testing time some real spirituality.
“Father in heaven and God of all grace: give to me the capacity to empathize, not criticize when I know a person needs uplifting. Help me to keep a freshness about any
visits or conversations I have today – and may it be for Thy glory. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”