Empathy
In my darkest hour, I don’t need practical advice or solutions. (Robert John Meehan, educational consultant)
Meehan doesn’t mean to be unkind or to turn away someone who wants to help you in your time of difficulty. He makes that clear as he continues: “What I long for is a warm human nod of understanding.” Rather than someone’s advice or personal story, what we need when we’re hurting may simply be a sympathetic, “I’m so sorry you’re going through this.”
If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me (Psalm 69:20).
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4).