Key to Walking the Path of Encouragement
Statements and questions that a good listener will sometimes use to help a hurting friend express deep, inner feelings:

• Is anything troubling you right now? Would you like to talk about it?
• I promise not to interrupt.
• We have talked about everyone else. Now tell me, how are you doing?
• Tell me your story.
• What are you doing for yourself?
• You have my undivided attention.
• That seems difficult for you. Would you like to talk about it more?
• Please tell me what you want me to know about you today.
  

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