Dear
Friends,
Those
of you who have been with us over the years know how much our hearts beat for
the caregivers of the world. Whether caring for children (of any age), a
parent, sibling, your spouse, a neighbor or friend, or if caregiving is a part
of your career, they all carry some similarities. Because of Roy and Char’s
life experiences and my own exposure to caregiving in missions and ministry, we
find it an important part of the ministry of Meeting in the Meadow.
November
is known as “National Family Caregivers Month” in the U.S., and it is a
dedicated time to honor the efforts of family members who care for their loved
ones. We have normally posted prayers and devotions in November in honor of
this needed recognition, but we felt it would be beneficial to post them in
October this year, with hope that they may be shared in a timely manner to
those that need encouragement and support. As a caregiver, may you be blessed
in reading them—renewed in your strength, compassion, and focus. As a
care-receiver, may you better understand all that goes into making a
well-equipped caregiver, and have a new appreciation for the ways
your loved one serves you, as unto the Lord. May we all remember how
important and loved we are, that we are not alone in this difficult
journey, as He walks through shadowed valleys and climbs bright
mountain tops with us.
Grace
and Peace,
Marina
Caregivers Who Care
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
“…God looks at the
heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
From a Kingdom perspective, what we do and why we do it are
both important. This is especially true for caregivers. Our hearts and our
hands need to be in agreement.
What should you do as a caregiver if your heart isn’t in it?
The answer is simple. Continue to help and ask God to change your heart. Ask
Him to make you into a caregiver who truly cares.
Care for someone as God cares for you…
Give a cup of water as though Jesus was about to drink it.
Extend your hand as though Jesus was about to grasp it. Speak a word as though
Jesus was about to hear it.
Care with a smile on your heart!
Hear His words as you bring His heart to others…
“I tell you the truth,
when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were
doing it to me!” (Matthew 25:40 NLT).
My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley
My sweetest Father God, I might wonder why you have placed me in the position of needing a caregiver, or being a caregiver, and I only have to open my Bible to see the many examples of care-giving you have provided. You are a God who cares!
As we read the devotions intended for caregivers, help me to see that I am not alone in this endeavor. Thank you, Lord, for keeping your watchful eye over me and those I care for. Help us to worship you together, and to feel your purpose and presence in our everyday struggles. May you be glorified as I serve you by serving my loved one, and may this be a humble offering to you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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