A GOOD FRIEND

Today's reading: Job 3-4

Take it from a gal who has opened her mouth too many times and allowed to spill out more of what I thought than what God willed...

Be like Job's friends in chapter 2, rather than Job's friends in chapter 4 and beyond.

Sit with a loved one and listen.

Don't talk.

Don't offer advice.

Don't, in some instances, even quote Scripture.

Because your words, most times, aren't what's needed--it's your presence.

Your physical presence.

Not your wit. Not your wisdom. Not your funny attempts at bringing comic relief to the situation. Not your take on the current situation. Not your plan for making all things right.

Your presence.

So, sit down and be quiet.