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Mark referenced a verse in Job that I had never noticed before, but that really caught my attention.

13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was.

We've all had some bad days! One of the worst for me was 9 years ago, the day I found out my dad died suddenly from a heart attack. Well-meaning people all offered their advice, condolences, and words, which I did appreciate. But the people who I appreciated the most were the ones who came along side me, but said nothing!

Too often people think they need to say the right thing, give magical advice, and make things better! Blah Blah Blah!!! It just doesn't work. You know what works? Sitting with someone! Walking with them! Being with them!! Just being! And preferably, saying nothing!