Anguish for Unbelieving Loved Ones

Chances are good that you have a family member, a spouse or a child, or someone you love, who isn’t a believer.  It brings great sorrow to know that they don’t share the same comfort in difficult times, mercy, joy, the certainty of the resurrection and promise of everlasting life. Regrettably, not all Christians are comfortable talking about and sharing this common plight.  So, it’s a blessing that the Holy Spirit led the apostle to share this very personal insight into his own sensitive struggle. And we can see how our Savior's patience and compassion shapes our response.