Daily Devotions
A Tribute to Caregivers
Reading for December 11th: Philippians 1-4
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4
Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the body of Christ. They do their work every day and receive little praise or thanks for what they do.
Not only is their work largely unnoticed by those of us on the outside, they sometimes get little appreciation from the ones they are serving. If they are caring for a parent or a spouse that has lost all mental faculties, they might get accused of stealing or of neglect or even abuse.
The life of a caregiver is a life of sacrifice. It is 24/7. It's a grind. It drains you both physically and emotionally.
At the same time, it is a privilege. It is a rare opportunity to show what true, unconditional love is.
While most people may not notice these unsung heroes, they do not go unnoticed by our heavenly Father (Hebrews 6:10).
Thank you, Father, for our brothers and sisters who daily care for the least among us.
