40 Acts #35 - Buoyancy Aid

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We all live in the centre of our own narrative, but it's helpful to remember that everyone around us has their own story too. It has highs and lows, and sometimes those lows are seemingly invisible. Today we're each going to be a lifesaver for someone going through a tough time at the moment. Ask their friends and family what that person needs instead of asking them, and be sensitive to the person's privacy and dignity. Three Options: Don't underestimate the power of your prayers. If that's all you've got to give today, it's more than enough. Pray for things like breakthrough, joy, clarity and peace in the person's life, and ask God to show you how best to support them. Sometimes in times of crisis, trying to explain to others how they can help is too exhausting. See if you can find out how to meet a practical need in the person’s life, without necessarily asking them first (other close friends and family are a good place to start). It could be something as simple as offering time to talk, running some errands or a quick grocery delivery that keeps them above water today. Be invested. There are some problems (like illness or bereavement) that you can't make your problem too. But you can show that you're in this for the long haul. Dedicate time to checking in, to seeing if anything needs doing, to being a good friend. Commit to seeing the person through the tough times, and help them to see the light at the end of the tunnel.