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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from...
Matthew 8:23-27 - "Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We're going to drown! He replied, 'you of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm."
And from
Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God."
These quotes show the value of Comforting Others. Comforting Others is a great way to live Compassion, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Compassion, and take a closer look at how Comforting Others brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
We know there are many was to live Compassion: so let's focus on just one Comforting Others.
Comfort
Comforting Others means, To understand what another person is feeling.
So let's ask ourselves this question ...
When have I been able to help someone feel safe? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make Comforting Others a reality in our lives today by..
Offering our presence and support by listening to someone who is afraid.
Comforting Others isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
Did you know that The Great Galveston Storm came ashore the night of September 8, 1900, with an estimated strength of a Category 4? It remains the deadliest natural disaster and the worst hurricane in U.S. history. From 6,000-12,000 people died on Galveston island and the mainland.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being our anchor during the storms of life. Amen.
Matthew 8:23-27 - "Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We're going to drown! He replied, 'you of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm."
And from
Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God."
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Comfort
Comforting Others means, To understand what another person is feeling.
When have I been able to help someone feel safe? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Offering our presence and support by listening to someone who is afraid.
Did you know that The Great Galveston Storm came ashore the night of September 8, 1900, with an estimated strength of a Category 4? It remains the deadliest natural disaster and the worst hurricane in U.S. history. From 6,000-12,000 people died on Galveston island and the mainland.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for being our anchor during the storms of life. Amen.
