November 14
It wasn’t long into my caregiving journey when I learned grief is common. We can grieve loss of things, change of situations, and of course, loss of people. Every and any day could be met with something life-altering that caused me to cry out to Jesus in heartache.
Today you may be struggling because you have watched your parent slowly forget who you are. Perhaps a tragic accident made your spouse reliant on you for the simplest tasks. Or maybe you are like me and had to say goodbye to your child far too soon. It is not important how big or small your loss is or how it compares to another caregiver’s situation. However, as Christians, it is important to remember a few things:
It is ok to cry. Even Jesus wept at Lazarus’ tomb. Pour out your emotion to God and ask for his joy and peace to comfort you through the Holy Spirit.
Our hope is not in the things of this world, but in God through believing in his son Jesus. None of us are promised tomorrow and it is important to lay up our treasure in heaven, not on Earth.
Praise God in your moments of joy and anguish. Job is a model of faithfulness as he continued to bless the Lord when everything was taken from him.
Hold every thought captive. Do not let your heartache lead you into disobedience. Keep your eyes on God, not your circumstances, so that you do not seek comfort by ungodly means.
The God of hope is able to replace your mourning with dancing and clothe you in gladness instead of mourning sackcloth. Let the Holy Spirit work in your life and bless his holy name.
Prayer for today:
Heavenly Father, I cry out to you in my distress. Comfort me while I mourn and bring me healing. I praise you for your faithfulness and rely on you for strength to get through this day. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
