Dave Brubaker concluded the Soul Talk series by answering, "How does the church address tragedies of life and depression?"
When people face tragedies, well meaning friends try to give advice, like 'There's a plan'. In the Bible, Job suffered many afflictions, and his friends’ advice didn't help. Dave explained that many times, the best thing to do is just be there for your friends, say nothing and simply be a caring and listening ear.
In 2 Corinthians: 7-9, Paul recounts a “thorn in the flesh” that God would not take away from him. But God said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Sometimes God does give us things that even we can't handle. Why? So that we will fall on our knees before him.
Dave concluded by sharing the story of a lesbian woman who near the end of her life, was filled with struggles and doubts. She met Mother Teresa, and poured out her heart to her. Mother Teresa said few words, but expressed her love for the woman - the thing she needed most.
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by Kenny Yamada
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