When we pray “Lord, I’ll do anything,” we often imagine what that might mean—but God’s anything may take us through unexpected trials. In chronic illness and loss, His presence proves faithful, His peace steady, and His will good.
It’s okay for care receivers to attend to the caregiver’s needs. It’s precisely what God’s Word teaches us. (Let’s not compare pain levels.)
I was running on empty. My body was weary, and my mind and heart were dry. Sometimes, it felt like caring for the needs of my chronically ill wife took up all the time and space in my life. I needed new tools but wasn’t sure I could find the right place to shop for them.
