The Difficult Task Of Caregiving

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During the six months that I and my stepson were the sole caregivers for my late wife, Nancy (who suffered from vascular dementia), I learned from this AARP web site, that there is an estimated 65.7 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers, and a majority of them currently work or have worked while providing care. In providing care for their loved ones, these caregivers found that God, family, and friends were great sources of strength.

The Psalmist tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea” (Psalm 46:1-2).

Through prayer, we can step into the calming presence of the Lord and find strength to go on (Philippians 4:13). As we bring our heartaches and needs to God, He meets us where we are and gives us His peace (John 14:27). He is an ever-present help who gives us strength, and cares for us in every situation (Psalm 130:1-2; 1 Peter 5:6-7).

Caregiving is indeed a high calling and very difficult task. But it is comforting to know that there is strength from the Lord to help us as we care for our loved ones who depend on us for help.

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets

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