God has the whole world in His hands so since you and I have a free hand let's use it to reach out to others--even if it means reaching down.

How can we help people that don't have the skills to help themselves? I know we can pray. You're right. We can pray. But we also need to take it a step further and  teach them what they don't know and love them unconditionally through the process. We all need someone and at times we can be that someone that needs the help or lends a hand. Sow what you need, but receive it too.

Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NIV) "If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."

So today go ahead and pray for the people in your life that are struggling or experiencing pain. But take it a step further. Ask God to show you what the next step is. Unsolicited advice is taken as criticism. So what do I do then? Ask the people in your life questions. When you ask them questions you are honoring their space and you may very well learn something about them that you didn't know. Active listening can help you--help them.  Remember love never fails.