I so admire those who care for those with
debilitating illnesses or severe disabilities. The deep admiration I feel for
these caretakers is rooted in my own sense of being so easily overwhelmed by
the very thought of it. Then when I consider how low God must bend to care for
my brokenness I am both grateful and embarrassed. He is never put-off by my
weaknesses, rather, it seems the more I offer them to Him the more I sense His
love, presence and compassion. O Lord My Caretaker, You never turn your back to
the broken. Your love is undiminished by the volume of our frailties. I am awestruck
by Your unlimited love.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
I have been dealing with serious and debilitating illness for years. Not as a caregiver, but as the one bearing the illness. I will confirm that God's love is unfailing and undiminished regardless of our frailties. In fact, these frailties seem to make me all the more aware of is presence.
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