Topics:<\/b> Compassion; Empathy; Grandmothers; Love; Ministry; Presence; Understanding<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Matthew 25:40; John 15:13<\/p>\n
Today I visited a little girl dying of cancer. Her body was disfigured by her disease and its treatment. She was in constant pain. As I entered her room, I was overcome by her suffering, which seemed unjust, unfair, unreasonable. Even more overpowering was the presence of her grandmother lying in bed beside her with her huge body embracing this precious eight-year-old.<\/p>\n
I stood in awe, knowing I was on holy ground. I will never forget the great, gentle arms of this grandmother. She never spoke but simply held her granddaughter, participating in suffering that she could not relieve. No words could express the magnitude of her love.<\/p>\n
\u2014Leonard Sweet, Postmodern Pilgrims<\/i> (Broadman & Holman, 2000)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Compassion; Empathy; Grandmothers; Love; Ministry; Presence; Understanding References: Matthew 25:40; John 15:13 Today I visited a little girl dying of cancer. Her body was disfigured by her disease and its treatment. She was in constant pain. As I entered her room, I was overcome by her suffering, which seemed unjust, unfair, unreasonable. Even more … Continue reading “STANDING
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