"CAREGIVER SUPPORT"
"Caregiver"
This is support, prayer and love for those giving care for a loved one around the clock. The one you are caring for may have MS., MD., or they might have Alzheimer's disease, cancer or some other illness. They may or may not be terminal. This is to remind you that there are others like you that at times feel lonely, overworked, sad and feel at times they would like to give up.
You must have a regular time of prayer. It must be part of your daily routine and remember, when it is hard to pray; pray the hardest. The Lord is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him a habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15: 2. You must make time for yourself. If you do not, you cannot give the special care you need to give. Talk to your church and see if there is a program inwhich they will have someone to come and sit while you attend church. It may not be every Sunday, but it can be done. When you leave for a break whether to church, grocery shopping, fishing or whatever; be sure you are leaving your loved one with one experienced and one you trust. If this is not done, you will worry and feel guilty the time you are away.
You must reach down deep inside for a power you have never felt before. There may have been others that were concerned on the beginning of the illness, but have drifted away as the loved one has become weaker and sicker. They may even deeply criticize you as they feel a wide range of emotions from hurt, grief, and guilt from turning this over to you. You do have power yet untapped deep inside if you are a Christian. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4: 13
You must forgive yourself for saying things you did not mean. You must forgive others as well. Forgiveness does not necessarily mean you are to forget what has happened, but as a Christian you do forgive what has happened. Many people state they will never be able to forgive a person when what they probably mean is they can't forget what has happened. The remembering can be positive as it can help prevent that mistake taking place again. Matthew 6:14 ... For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
You must believe in Jesus Christ with all your very being. Christ will never leave you nor forsake you. Many will be in a position to never leave you but will forsake you. You will not hear discouragement from Christ. You will know you are loved with Christ. He will give you strength when you are the weakest. The problems may still be there, but you have the power of heaven and God now to go through this with you. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 ... And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
You are loved. That loved one cares for and loves you. God loves you. John 14: 18 ... I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Do not waste your time trying to rationalize why this has happened. Enjoy the good times you are now sharing and continue to reflect on the good you have shared. Always pray for healing but be also ready to accept God's will as at times being very different than our will.
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