Bible Verse to Lift You Up 5/30/23
CHRIST GIVES ME STRENGTH
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TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE
Philippians 4:13
New King James Version
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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MEDITATION
My parents were always there for my husband, our two children and me. Yet, I struggled as their caregiver, feeling sorry for myself. I thought, “Why me? Why do I have to be trapped working as a caregiver?” When I allowed these thoughts, certainly, I was being selfish, and I was not trusting God’s perfect plan for our lives.
So I prayed and prayed my way through nine years of caregiving, and I felt the Lord was teaching me through His Holy Spirit what love often means, sacrifice for others. I found this job challenging, but the Lord gave me what I needed to continue. He guided me when I did not know what to do, and He gave me positive thoughts when I faltered. I am so thankful for His love and care for my parents and me.
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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Where do I need support and guidance? When and how will I carve out some time each day to focus on the Lord and ask Him for His help?
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TODAY’S PRAYER
Christ Jesus, please give me the strength I need to do Your will today and reflect Your love to the people I care for. Amen.
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Friends Here,
I read all your comments. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the encouragement.
Peace always, Ronnie (VKB, Veronica Kelly Badowski)
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
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LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
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FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
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MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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