Profound is overrated. If you’re talkative like me, it is awkward when you don’t have the right words. Say What You Need to Say. Our website is dedicated to helping people find the words when you don’t know what to say. 2017 May 30 Sending you love and strength in this time of loss. Put your heart into it. You're beside me all the time All the time I have loved you and I always will. 10 Things to Say. As I wrote before, don’t overthink it. After all this, you may wonder what you can say, what you should say. When we don’t know what to say, it’s easy to pull back. You feel the silence and wonder if you’re messing up by not having anything to say. First thing is to explore the heart of the matter: your self-concept and confidence level to start (which you can build up in spades inside this awesome free ebook all about finding your own unique vibe! Out of everyone who reached out to me, maybe two or three really had something impactful to say—and two of them had been in a similar situation and were speaking from experience. One Sunday morning a preacher was making the point that death is a natural part of the life cycle. Our spoken words of shared grief may help another soul simply make it through their day. My heart is breaking for you. Sometimes the potential awkwardness leads us not to engage at all, which is a problem. BODY. READ 1 Corinthians 1:1-11. Robbie Miller Kaplan is the author of How to Say It When You Don't Know What to Say, a guide to help readers communicate effectively when those they care about experience loss. Don't know what to do Whenever you are near Don't know what to say My heart is floating in tears When you pass by I could fly. I dream of you in the most special way. Don’t hold back – say everything you need to say and everything they need to hear.” Tammy Spading Wallace Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. I still don't know what to say What to say. I don’t know what to say, but I want you to know that I love you and want to help you carry your pain.” Don’t shy away from using your words to weep with someone who can’t stop weeping. 6 Words to Say When You Don't Know What to Say Cristina Rutkowski What topic related to Christianity, faith, and the Bible is trending online and in social media today? “Thank you for being in my life, and thank you for the difference you made.” Ruthie McGee. Words like “I’m sorry,” and “I am praying for you.” Let’s learn together from God’s Word What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say. You guys: “I guess I just don’t know what to say…” I totally get it. You can offer to listen confidentially, and leave it up to the bereaved to let you know if and when they’d like to talk. I know words can’t take away the hurt you’re feeling, but I want you to know how much I care. Don’t hold back when it comes to sharing how you feel. Don’t ask questions. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139: 23-24). Every minute, every second of the day. There are many ways to express your deep concern and support for a friend or family member when they have lost a loved one. 5. “Know you may only have one chance.