What to Say to Someone Who's Grieving (and What Not to Say)
You do not have to be a counsellor to help someone who is grieving. Here are the words that help, the phrases that hurt, when silence is kinder than speech, and how to keep showing up.
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A Prayer for a Friend Having Surgery Today
A prayer for a friend having surgery today, plus what to ask God for, verses to pray, and how to care for them in the hours after.
A Prayer for a Friend Who Is Grieving
How to pray for a grieving friend when words fail: simple prayers, what to say, and how to keep showing up in the weeks after a loss.
A Prayer for a Friend's Strength
How to pray for a friend who is worn out, what to ask God for, and short prayers you can use when you don't have the words.
A Prayer for Strength for a Neighbor
How to pray for strength for a neighbor or friend who is worn down—words to pray, what to ask for, and how to keep praying when nothing changes.