What are effective ways to minister to those who are hurting?

Question

Many poeple I know are going thrugh som very tough and horrific times.

What are ways I can help people and encourage them? I am blessed and I want to be a blessing to others.

Answer 1

Just try to be their friend as much as possible, without getting to emotionally involved in their problems.
Show them and tell them you care, and tell them how you feel and then make sure that you listen to what they have to say if they are willing to talk about it.

Answer 2

Just listen to their problems. It is human nature to complain and most people just want to be heard.