Jesus Cares for the Caregiver

Culled from’Defying Mental illness – A 31-Day Devotional’

Jesus was and is the number one Caregiver. He cares about the 7 billion people in the world today. He cared so much that He went to the Cross for them. What a heavy weight responsibility. The Bible is full of His assurance of His loving care towards us His children.
Jesus has a heart full of compassion.

When He walked the earth, He saw a widow burying her only son. Immediately His heart went out to her (Luke 7:11-17). That was the first person He ever brought back to life. He saw how Martha and Mary adored their brother Lazarus. When He stood by the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus wept (John 11:34-36). Those are just two examples of the several that are replete in the Bible.

Caregivers give so much of themselves in love, compassion and care. Sometimes caring for a loved one can seem like a thankless ‘job’ with long hours and little gratitude even from the one they are looking after. Caregivers can find themselves looking after their loved ones to the detriment of not taking proper care of themselves. Their daily deeds are a selfless act. They require patience. I often say when patience runs out, they require long suffering!

But Jesus, the ultimate Caregiver, sees and cares about every caregiver. He is the One that talks to them when everyone else is wondering why they do what they do. He is the One who urges them to carry on when it seems too easy just to throw in the towel. He is the One that comforts and reassures them when they are choked with tears.

If you are a caregiver, make Jesus your friend. The Holy Spirit is the One who dwells in and with us today, the One whom Jesus has assigned the task so that we can feel Jesus’ presence through the Spirit. Get to know this Holy Spirit, and you will find out that He is with you always even when it seems like your oil is running out.

Thought for the day
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them – Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)

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Defying Mental Illness

Chuck and Zoe are the founders of Defying Mental Illness (DMI), a Community Interest Company. Guest bloggers have played a very enriching role in making this website a highly recognized website for mental health advocacy. To contribute a blog, please contact us.

Defying Mental Illness – Put a Full Stop, is an organization with a mandate to reach out to those faced with mental health challenges to help them not only defy the disease, but also put a full stop to the stigma and discrimination. Chuck and Zoe are often invited to speak on various platforms including radio and television.

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