Most of the time caregivers are overlooked. Rightly so, the dependent needs our attention. Whether a person gives care to young children, the sick, the disabled, or the elderly, I had them in mind when writing this note of encouragement. Blessings on your day.

To the Caregiver

Someone needs to hear today

that their doing is

worthwhile.

It isn’t glamorous,

flashy or very exciting,

but someone needs you.

Your someone depends on

you.

What a gift to be

needed.

It may be draining

and wearisome and

monotonous.

And yet the gift

we give everyday

is in the giving of

ourselves;

the hands and feet

of Christ manifested

in our serving

the one in need.

Your service might be

for a season or lifelong,

but I want to tell you

-it matters.

How we care for the ones

given to us demonstrates

the love and patience

of Jesus

or becomes a

missed opportunity.

Keep moving forward

in moments of despair

or frustration.

God is there.

God is here.

He sees you

and leans in

when we ask

to operate in His

strength, not ours.

The Lord’s grace will be

enough

in your weakness.

Don’t lose heart.

The power of God

is demonstrated in our

weakness,

The love of Christ

displayed in our actions,

The Spirit comforts

and encourages us to

persevere

another day.

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” -Isaiah 40:29