Greetings Prayer Warriors,
When you got married, did you recite traditional marriage vows
which included the phrase “in sickness and in health”? Did you ever ponder that “sickness’ could
be anything more than fleeting? Did you ever consider that your spouse could
end up with a chronic illness or major injury and that “love” could look very
different?
There are many spouses who do become caregivers to their
beloved. What a thing of beauty this can
become. A self-giving love mirroring Christ's love for us can become an awe-inspiring witness in our self-absorbed
world.
In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may
have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your
faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire,
may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7
Trials are difficult whether one is willingly running the
race or not. Lift up your voices in prayer this week for those husbands
or wives who are shouldering a heavy caregiving burden.
When they are
exhausted, Lord, hold them in your comforting embrace. When they are lonely, Lord
may they sense your unwavering presence and your immense love for them as sons
and daughters of the Most High King. Most of all, Lord, help them to know that the
prayers of others are lightening their burdens and that you will send your “angels”
to lend a helping hand.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Prayer can turn a burden into a song of praise. Keep praying and pass it on!
