What to say?

Step 2 of “Take Comfort in God’s Strength” urges us to encourage others based on Isaiah’s encouragement of the Israelites in Isaiah 40:1-5. In over 70 situtaions, Peter Hicks offers a number of things to say and do in “What could I say?”. I've used my copy many times. However, you’ll see a number of things NOT to say here (look thru the slides).

Have someone in the class sing Scott Krippayne’s song, “You are still God” acapella. Afterwards, ask why the lyrics are comforting. Ask, what specifically about Isaiah's words made them comforting to the Israelites?

When you’re at your worst, would you rather hear, “Everything is going to be all right”? If so you need, “My Therapy Buddy”.