Supporting Others During Difficult Times by Sharele Hatfield

Supporting Others 

During this unprecedented time, it is so important to support others. We can use our gifts and talents to help people in their time of need. By doing so, we can also help ourselves feel better by contributing and helping those less fortunate. Read on to find some practical ways that we can help to support others, especially when so many need our support.

The Power of Prayer

One of the first ways that you can help to support other people is to pray for them. Make a list of those for whom you would like to pray, and if there is something specific each of those people need, write that down too. Take some time in the morning or at night do you remember those who need our support in prayer. Ask God to help them overcome their trials, and to give them strength.

Practical Partnerships

Another vital part of supporting other people is to make sure that their physical needs are being met. Take the time to check on your neighbors, your school, and your community. Are there people in need of money, time, or talent? Some practical ways to support members of your community during a crisis include going grocery shopping for them, bringing them a meal, helping them with yard work or other household chores, or offering to babysit any children that they may have. Helping out in these practical ways can take some of the burden off of someone doing through a hard time. 

Being Present 

Supporting other people through a hard time also means showing up for them. Many times, people just want someone to be a listening ear. Show up, be a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold, and then figure out a way to make them laugh. Being present goes a long way in helping someone go through a tough time. 

I hope that you can use these tips in order to help someone in need. During this difficult time, we all need some support. Perhaps you have heard the adage “to make a friend, be a friend”. That is especially important to remember now that we all need some support. Go be a friend to someone today, and watch how it raises your spirits, too!