Big Thanks for Little Things
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.—Proverbs 13:7 (NIV)
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.”—JOHN 7:38 NIV
The days were long, the patients demanding. Of course, the caregiver wanted to serve—encouraging, prodding, and challenging the residents to be as independent as they could be. Changing sheets, cleaning bedpans, positioning bodies, fluffing pillows, and the simple act of listening were all part of her everyday routine.
But there was a strain, and it zapped her inner resources. How could the days fly by yet seem so long at the same time? Could she continue for months until her planned vacation arrived? After having given so much, where would the strength and stamina to show genuine concern come from?
The Bible speaks of a flow of energy, a steady rush of life from the one Source of real life. It’s a real presence, a live, active Spirit inside those of us who believe—an endless bubbling spring that reaches the mind, spirit, soul, and body, quenching deep needs and restoring vitality to those in whom He dwells.
We don’t serve a God of stuffy rules and stale rituals. He’s the God of endless resources, who can pour out a healing touch to both patients and caregivers. He can provide a vibrancy that overflows to those who most need refreshment.
Great Source of all life, fill me with Your steady flow of living water. Make Your presence so real that I might overflow to those I care for each day.
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.—Proverbs 13:7 (NIV)
They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.—Lamentati ons 3:23 (NASB)
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish.”—Esther 4:14 (NIV)