Isaiah knew that it was only God’s Word that could support in order to help those weighed down by burdens. Jesus repeated this in Matthew 11:28 when He said, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, And I will give you rest.” As a caregiver, we need to be ever watchful for physical, emotional, and mental weariness that can set in…which has come to be known as Compassion Fatigue. This is often caused by an accumulation of stress from caring for a loved one at home by yourself. Symptoms can range from having feelings of our strength & energy drained, and/or our patience & tolerance spent…which can then lead to anxiety, depression, and hopelessness…thus easily leading to burn-out and the health of the caregiver deteriorating. The old adage of “Caring for the Caregiver” is so important at this point, but not as important as getting into God’s Word daily to refresh, restore, and renew your soul. That’s because His Word can lift the heavy burden, give you God’s perspective, and show you once more how loved you are by Him.
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