#soap # Jeremiah 08 ## Title: Hurt With Those Who Hurt ## Scripture: (Jeremiah 8:21) “My heart is crushed because my dear people are being crushed. I go about crying and grieving. I am overwhelmed with dismay.” (NET) ## Observation: It’s a little unclear if this is Jeremiah saying he is hurting at what his countrymen are enduring or if it is God grieving for His people. The point is the same. Hurt with those who hurt. We can easily look at the pain of others and simply feel sorry for them. That is okay, but what is even better is to pray for them. When someone is going through a difficult time, we do not always have to jump in and try to save them. There may be a very good reason why the difficulty has come along, and we have no idea what the Lord is doing. However, it is still okay and worthwhile to weep with those who weep and mourn with those who mourn. This requires us to open our eyes and see those around us. ## Application: How can you slow down and see those around you today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving us the best example by walking with us through all things.