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Encourage one another

Seven readings to practice attention, gentleness, and practical care with someone you know.

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Jesus makes room for grief

John 11:28-37

Read John 11:28-37

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What do you notice before Jesus raises Lazarus? How can you be present with someone grieving?

Read the surrounding verses. In your own words, describe what the passage says before deciding how to apply it. Bring one honest question to God in prayer or to a trusted person in your church.

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The whole journey

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  1. 01Make room for one anotherRomans 12:9-16
  2. 02Encouragement suited to a person1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
  3. 03Restore with gentlenessGalatians 6:1-5
  4. 04Forgive and put on loveColossians 3:12-17
  5. 05Care without domination1 Peter 5:1-7
  6. 06Jesus makes room for griefJohn 11:28-37Selected
  7. 07Love made visibleJohn 15:9-17

Keep walking with someone

You do not need to finish alone. Invite a friend to read these passages with you and make time to listen to one another.

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