A survey estimates that most care  workers are unpaid, and a majority of them currently work or have worked while providing care. The survey also found that God, family and friends were most often cited as sources of strength by people who are caring for others.

Three quarters of the respondents said they relied on prayer to deal with the demands of giving care. “Prayer is the best way to refresh yourself,” said one person. “I find a quiet place and pray and cry and get relief. Then I can go back into the room calm.”

“God is our refuge and strength,” wrote the psalmist, “a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). Eugene Peterson’s vivid paraphrase says: “God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need Him.”

Through prayer we can step into the calming presence of the Lord and find strength to go on. As we bring our heartaches and needs to God, He meets us where we are and gives us His peace. He is always present to help and care for us in every situation.

Providing care work is a high calling and a difficult task. But there is strength from the Lord to help us as we care for those who need us.

Author

David C. McCasland

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