THE ROLE OF A CAREGIVER : A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY

Baca:

"Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God. . . . But those who won't care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers." 1 Timothy 5:3-4, 8 NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day

Caring for our own family is a spiritual privilege and obligation. Today's scripture speaks to the responsibility of caring for one's own family.
The word repaying is used to describe the son's or daughter's responsibility to parents and grandparents and carries with it the meaning of giving to our loved ones what they gave to us. In most cases, parents sacrificed, nurtured, and did for us things we could not do for ourselves. Now is our opportunity to do the same for them. This is a serious commitment and duty that most feel honored to fulfill.

Consider This . . .

Before someone takes on the role of caregiver, they must acknowledge that a loved one faces functional limitations and requires care-something many people would rather deny. You may be struggling to recognize your parents' needs and dealing with them. Perhaps you see the need but other family members don't.


Ask God to help you wisely evaluate the needs and respond to them. Today's scripture makes it clear that he wants us to assume this responsibility and that we please him when we do.

Approaching your parents may prove to be a challenge. It is unlikely they will ask you to step in and help. They may be having their own problems recognizing or admitting their needs. They are likely to be fearful of losing their independence and losing control of their lives. It is vital that you and other family members be honest with yourselves about the need and begin getting involved.

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