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How Do You Help a Grieving Friend? Always Make the Call | Watch God Work w/ Lawrence E. Adjah
#HelpingGrievingFriends #FaithAndCompassion #WatchGodWork
In this heartfelt episode of Watch God Work, Lawrence E. Adjah shares powerful lessons on how to support grieving friends, emphasizing the importance of making the call. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, Lawrence addresses the common discomfort and hesitation people feel when reaching out to someone in grief. This episode offers practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and actionable steps to show love and care during life’s most challenging moments.
Summary
Lawrence E. Adjah reflects on the importance of supporting grieving friends by making the call, even when it feels awkward or uncomfortable. He challenges the default notion of “giving space,” emphasizing that silence can often hurt more than an imperfect gesture. Drawing from scripture, he highlights the value of bearing one another’s burdens and mourning with those who mourn. Lawrence shares personal lessons on the cost of love, the impact of consistent outreach, and practical ways to provide comfort during grief, urging listeners to prioritize care over discomfort.
Chapters
[00:00] Importance of Making the Call
[01:24] Personal Reflection on Early Experiences
[02:22] Challenging the Default of Not Calling
[03:32] Scriptural Encouragement and Shared Burden
[04:45] The Cost of Love and Support
[06:47] Regret and Lessons from Loss
[07:22] Practical Guidance for Supporting Grieving Friends
[08:35] Dispelling Myths About “Giving Space”
[08:50] Core Message: Always Make the Call
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Watch God Work with Lawrence E. Adjah
Inspiration and Practical Wisdom to Live a Good Life, a Godly Life.
✨ Get Lawrence’s Bestselling Book:
The 100 Marriage Decisions & Declarations You Need to Make Before Getting Married
Purchase Here: https://lawrenceadjah.com/the100marriagebook
🎧 Own Lawrence’s Audiobook of the NIV Bible:
Get Your Copy Here: https://www.watchgodwork.co/books/thebibleaudiobook
About Watch God Work
Watch God Work w/ Lawrence E. Adjah is a talk show providing inspiration and practical wisdom to help you live a good life, a Godly life.
We focus on strengthening your most important relationships—with God, people (including yourself), work, and the world. From powerful interviews to conversations about relationships, faith, finance, wellness, culture, and current events, we help you live intentionally and faithfully.
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By Lawrence E. Adjah#HelpingGrievingFriends #FaithAndCompassion #WatchGodWork
In this heartfelt episode of Watch God Work, Lawrence E. Adjah shares powerful lessons on how to support grieving friends, emphasizing the importance of making the call. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical principles, Lawrence addresses the common discomfort and hesitation people feel when reaching out to someone in grief. This episode offers practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and actionable steps to show love and care during life’s most challenging moments.
Summary
Lawrence E. Adjah reflects on the importance of supporting grieving friends by making the call, even when it feels awkward or uncomfortable. He challenges the default notion of “giving space,” emphasizing that silence can often hurt more than an imperfect gesture. Drawing from scripture, he highlights the value of bearing one another’s burdens and mourning with those who mourn. Lawrence shares personal lessons on the cost of love, the impact of consistent outreach, and practical ways to provide comfort during grief, urging listeners to prioritize care over discomfort.
Chapters
[00:00] Importance of Making the Call
[01:24] Personal Reflection on Early Experiences
[02:22] Challenging the Default of Not Calling
[03:32] Scriptural Encouragement and Shared Burden
[04:45] The Cost of Love and Support
[06:47] Regret and Lessons from Loss
[07:22] Practical Guidance for Supporting Grieving Friends
[08:35] Dispelling Myths About “Giving Space”
[08:50] Core Message: Always Make the Call
YouTube Keywords
helping grieving friends, how to support someone in grief, always make the call, mourning with others, grief and faith, Christian support during loss, Watch God Work w/ Lawrence Adjah, bearing burdens with love, practical grief support tips, overcoming fear in helping others
Watch God Work with Lawrence E. Adjah
Inspiration and Practical Wisdom to Live a Good Life, a Godly Life.
✨ Get Lawrence’s Bestselling Book:
The 100 Marriage Decisions & Declarations You Need to Make Before Getting Married
Purchase Here: https://lawrenceadjah.com/the100marriagebook
🎧 Own Lawrence’s Audiobook of the NIV Bible:
Get Your Copy Here: https://www.watchgodwork.co/books/thebibleaudiobook
About Watch God Work
Watch God Work w/ Lawrence E. Adjah is a talk show providing inspiration and practical wisdom to help you live a good life, a Godly life.
We focus on strengthening your most important relationships—with God, people (including yourself), work, and the world. From powerful interviews to conversations about relationships, faith, finance, wellness, culture, and current events, we help you live intentionally and faithfully.
🌟 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE!
📲 Follow us for more updates and inspiration:
Instagram: @adjah_l
Instagram: @WatchGodWorkTV
Twitter: @adjah_l
💬 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today!