The Importance of Being There
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.—PSALM 144:15 NIV
There are days in the life of every caregiver where you simply feel “given” out. It’s hard to find the blessing, particularly if the person you’re caring for doesn’t seem to be improving or if you’re feeling exhausted or consumed by the task at hand.
But take heart! If you’ve made Jesus Christ the Lord of your life, you are blessed. He is your God, your King. He’s invited you to share your burdens, to climb in His lap and rest your weary head on His shoulder. What a blessing to know that your heavenly Father cares enough to carry the load for you.
The next time you’re struggling to find the blessing amid the exhaustion or pain, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Repeat these words: “I am blessed! I am blessed!” Remember… you are His and He is yours. God will give you the strength to carry on, and He will cause joy to rise up in you as you focus on caring for others.
Heavenly Father, I thank You that I’m a child of the Most High God. Remind me daily just how blessed I am— especially when I don’t feel like it!
I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.—2 John 1:12 (NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.—Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)