Before We Try to Cheer
“As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.”Proverbs 25:20
Someone tells us they are having a hard day, and we reach for something cheerful. We send a bright message, offer a quick solution, or remind them of everything that is still good. We may mean well. Yet sometimes the other person grows quiet, and we realize that our attempt to help has left them feeling less understood...