"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:9-10 (NKJV)
Today have you lost heart or have your grown weary or both?
When I was caring for both my invalid parents, I often thought that the job was way too big for me. I'd tell myself that I should have never made this commitment in the first place; I don't deserve being trapped when there are things more fun things to do; it isn't my job to take care of my parents; I should place them into a nursing home. . . and on and on. If this is not losing heart and also growing weary, I don't know what is.
I'm not saying people should never think about a nursing home for their invalid loved ones because not all of us are called by God to be home caregivers, but for me. . . deep down I knew with Bill's help and our assistant's help, God called me to care for my parents at home. Yet, it was very hard for me to find the peace I needed to continue.
We lose heart and grow weary first in our brain, allowing ourselves to concentrate on our self-centered desires rather than being committed to serving our Lord and loving others. It was my mind set that constantly needed tweaking. I believe rest and fun are as important as breathing, but I needed to realize that when it was day to take care of my parents I had to willingly make a sacrifice in order to love them. This sacrifice meant I had to put my own wants on hold.
If we are going through a difficult time in our lives, I learned we must pray for God's help and guidance, believing that He loves us and will act on our behalf at the right time. Today if you are weary or you have lost heart, pray to our Heavenly Father. Then hold on to the belief that God is working behind the scenes. God didn't promise us this life would not be difficult, but He does promise to always be with us, working out things for our own good and the good of those we pray and care for.
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