What do you do when your heart is broken?

This morning as I was waiting for a meeting to start I was watching the people outside the window going about their morning activities.

One interaction broke my heart. I saw a young man (perhaps in his mid 20's) with two small children. The little girl could be no more than 2 years old and her brother looked about a year older than her. The father arrived carrying the little girl and holding the little boy's hand. A car was waiting for the three of them. I assumed it was the children's grandmother - an older woman. As the young man approached he opened the door, helped the two children onto the back seat. Then he got into the front passenger seat, turned his head away from the older woman and sank down in the chair. He looked distraught, depressed, beaten by life.

I wondered what events had led to this moment? Had his wife left him? Is he in some form of crisis?

My heart broke for him and for those two little children. I'm sure they could see and sense the unease in their father. What would this day, this week, hold for their little lives.

As they drove off I prayed for them. I don't know what else I could do?

What do you do when your heart is broken by the pain of others? I'd love to hear your ideas and feedback.

Together with you in Christ,

Dion