making it about me

Have you ever been listening to someone tell a story and then you get over involved? They are telling about their eye surgery, and as soon as they came up for air you had to tell them about yours?

I was watching a show last week and two people had this exchange.

"I know how you feel."
"No, you don’t know how I feel."
"OK, you’re right, but I can imagine how you feel."

I have to tell you, there are some situations where I cannot imagine how you feel. I hurt for you and I can't fathom it. It is ok to admit that we can't understand a persons situation. But what we can do is hurt for them and hurt with them.

As I have said many times, there are way too many pat answers delivered in difficult situations. Sometimes, almost always, the best thing that we can say to a hurting person is "I love you, I'm sorry and I am here for you."

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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Sherri Swanson and I are leading a trip to New Zealand January 30-Feb 12, 2027
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