helpful for myself and others. Ask the sick about themselves, their conditions, and what kinds of treatment are being carried out. Ask about their families, specifically with regard to those who have been caring for them during this time. Then, in some way, try to turn the conversations to those of a spiritual nature. A helpful way to do this is to ask how you can pray for them. Through this question, the Holy Spirit often opens opportunities for talking about eternal issues. How are they struggling?