Job’s Friends
"So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him."Job 2:13
Reflection
Job’s friends got it right at the start: they sat quietly beside him. The mistake came later, when they started giving opinions.
Prayer
Lord, teach me to simply be present when that is what is needed. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- What did Job's friends do right at first?
- When did they start getting it wrong?
- How can you help a sad friend?
5-minute activity
Practice being present: one person shares something sad while the other just sits close and listens without giving advice. Switch roles and talk about how it felt. Read Job 2:11-13.