Hi, and welcome to the Five Word Prayers Daily, a five day a week, daily devotional where we share the word, prayers, in our heart.

I'm Lisa Whittle, and I welcome you to just five minutes with me, which I trust and pray will be five minutes well spent.

Well, hey there, and welcome to the Friday Five, our favorite around here, right?

The five minute, sometimes a little longer, I admit, list of all kinds of things that help give us some practical how-toes about all kinds of different things, sometimes a little longer, I admit, list of all kinds of things that help give us some

practical how-toes about all kinds of different things, sometimes light and fun and sometimes

spiritual and informative. Today is going to wrap up our grieving week on the show with five

things to say to someone who is in grief. I know a lot of times we talk about what not to say,

but what do we say. That's what we really want to know.

We'll talk about that today on the Friday 5.

So let's get right to it because the time on Friday truly does fly. Five things to say to someone

in grief. Number one, I love you. Now, obviously, if you barely know this person,

you may not feel comfortable or even genuine saying this. But if you do, and even if that person

is not your very best friend, these three words are powerful. It's amazing how when we know

Jesus, there is a bond of love there. So while I'm not suggesting you use these words

flippantly, I am suggesting you

communicate love. The greatest of these in every situation is indeed love. That's what the Bible says,

not me. Number two, I'm here. That's literally all you have to say. You don't have to keep

qualifying that statement. You have to list all the ways. You just have to say those two words that are so powerful. You don't have to ask them to call

you or text you or say, I'm here, if you need me, let me know, here's my number. Remember, a person

in grief doesn't want or need another job. Grieving is their job right now, but it does register in their brain that you told

them you were there, especially for someone who just lost someone. The thought of someone

staying around is powerful, even if they can't tell you that right now. Now look, it's fine to

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