God guides me in supporting others in healing, caring ways.
Healing Support
When a friend or relative is in need of healing, I may wonder what my most effective role is in his or her experience. I pray, and then I’m guided in the best ways of offering assistance, encouraging words, or a caring touch.
If the situation were reversed, I know the kind of reassurance I would want from another: I am here for you. I can be present with someone without dwelling on the negatives in his or her experience. God guides me to recognize needs and how I can be of help.
Whatever the condition, I want others to know I care about them and support their healing. I want them to feel free to express whatever they need to say or do to find comfort or relief. With the support of my understanding words and actions, I acknowledge the healing life of God within them and the healing that has already begun.
“But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed.”—Luke 7:7