One of the most comforting things I experienced when my mother passed away was looking into someone’s eyes and seeing them weep when they approached me to give a hug. They would often say, “Danny, I’m sorry for your mom’s passing.” I understood that my mother was with the Lord. But, their sharing in the pain of loss was comforting. Perhaps some of them had lost a dear loved one like a parent. I felt like they put themselves in my place and knew what I was going through. That really ministered to me. I’m a Christian. I do believe that such expression of care and understanding is relatable to any person regardless of their religious background. Such is a practical way to share Jesus’ love. After all, it was Christ who said, “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31).
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