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June  •  Day 26

Grieve Together

Day 177 of 365  •  FRIENDS

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 17:17 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

I’ve discovered that sorrow becomes lighter when it is shared. Not because pain disappears. But because love carries weight.

Some of the deepest moments of brotherhood I’ve experienced happened during hard seasons. Hospital rooms. Funerals. Unexpected losses.

Presence matters. You don’t always need answers. You just need to show up.

Jesus in Action

Jesus wept with Mary and Martha. He entered their grief. Love doesn’t avoid pain. Love sits beside it.

Forged Wisdom

Epictetus wrote: “Know that you are an actor in a drama.” And faithful friends help us through difficult chapters.

The No Limits Challenge

Be present for someone hurting.

Prayer

Father, teach me to comfort others with the comfort You’ve given me. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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