Amazing Grace and Loving Aging AdultsSýnishorn

You Are Prepared to Provide

You may not feel prepared to provide what your loved one needs as they age but, through Christ, you are. It also may feel like your own plans are placed on hold and, in all honestly, they may be for a while. If you arise each day and ask Him to show you His plans for how to care for your loved one, you will discover a greater purpose. 

What feels like a small thing to you may be a big help to your loved one. Perhaps your purpose is to listen a bit better or to help with what seems like a menial task. You may need to offer words of wisdom or simply prepare a meal or two. Your days of care may be all-encompassing too…involving doctor visits, new living arrangements and tasks that seem too difficult.

Remember that so many of the faithful people in the Bible felt ill-equipped and unprepared to do what God called them to do. Moses believed he was an inadequate speaker. Mary and Joseph were unmarried and so young, most likely in their teenage years. Yet, God called them to lead His people and to raise Jesus. The saying “If God calls you to it, He’ll get you through it” is inspiring. He will help you prepare to provide love, grace, mercy, time and tenderness to those you love. Reach out, too, to your community for help. A senior services care agency could be just a phone call away and there is great help regarding eldercare online. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24-hour help line and many resources. Search the scriptures. The Bible offers so much encouragement and support when we feel unprepared. With God, ALL things are possible. 

Heavenly Father, I need you. Some days I feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to care for my loved one. As some of my plans are placed on hold, help me remember Your plans for those I love. You have all I need to help me care for others. Show me your purposes for those I love. Prepare me each day to offer You through my words and actions. Help me remember I do not have to do this alone. You created us for community. Help guide me to the people and resources who can help me as I care for those You have entrusted to me. Thank you that You always are by my side.