She is a co-worker, dating a Hispanic, and recently found out she is expecting. And for some reason, she has completely opened up with me (maybe because I'm married to one?). Since finding out she's pregnant, they have not been getting along.
Oh, how my heart breaks for her. I've been lifting them up in prayer whenever God brings them to mind. But sometimes I really don't know what to say. I've invited her to our church, but I don't even know if she is a Christian. She does talk about God, vaguely. Is saying I'll pray for you really enough?
Angel has been taking a care-giving class at church for the past few weeks. As I was telling him this burden for my co-worker that has been heavily on my heart, his first reaction was for us to pray for them together and let's invite them over.
Sure, I was thinking it'd be nice to spend some time outside of work with her and meet who she's been talking about. Maybe we could watch a movie or play some games and get to know them.
"Invite them over and let's talk to them and pray with them," he said.
Oh, wow. That's way out of my comfort zone. "You mean confront their brokenness? Talk about their mistakes? Bring the hidden out in the open? Offer to pray with them? Who am I to confront their sin?" I wanted to clarify.
"Yeah, we were there once too," he answered. "We had struggles and sometimes wondered if our marriage was going to make it. If they want to know what 'the secret' is to a strong marriage, let's be ready to share it with them. We don't have all the answers, but we know where to find them. They feel broken, let's bring them to The Healer."
So I sent her a text back inviting them over. Their story isn't over yet. And neither is mine or yours.
"He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wonds"
Psalm 147:3
1 comment:
Loved this post Brooke! So glad you have such a strong spiritual leader for your marriage, and your kids. I will keep your co-worker in my prayers! Congrats too on baby #4!! :-)
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