Being a caregiver takes a special kind of strength.  These bible verses for caregivers can help you find or revive that strength. Through the love of God.

Being a caregiver is hard work. Family caregivers who are caring for elderly parents or family members can tell you…

It’s stressful, it’s lonely, and the load is heavy both mentally and physically.

And, of course, that all impacts you spiritually.

More than that, when you find yourself in the depths of caregiving and need support, it can be hard to find people who truly understand what you’re going through.

It can be so, so incredibly lonely.

Fortunately, if you have faith in the Holy Spirit, you can take comfort in knowing that you have a friend you can talk to anytime, anywhere, who truly, intimately understands you and everything about your situation.

Still, sometimes you need something that grounds you, that reminds you why you’re doing what you’re doing, why it matters, and, maybe most importantly, all the reasons why you can do it – despite how it may feel in your darkest moments.

That’s where studying God’s word comes in.

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While developing a steady prayer and Holy Bible reading habit is the goal, sometimes you just need some bite-sized reminders that God has your back.

That’s where these Bible verses for caregivers come in.

In these passages, you’ll find hope, strength, and renewed purpose, even if you can hardly keep your eyes open you’re so exhausted from life!

Inspiring Bible Verses for Caregivers

John 15:12-13

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

This passage is worth pondering on several levels.

You can study, pray, and think about the ways in which God has loved and provided for you to try to find your own understanding of what His love really means, for one thing.

For another, it’s worth considering what love really means.  Love in the Bible is often translated from the original term, charity.  Charity means actionable love, not just loving feelings toward another.

When you think about that in terms of all the tasks you take on as a caretaker for your loved one, it can change how you view your unending to-do list and add extra meaning to it.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.”

On the topic of pondering about love and the true meaning of it, this part of Corinthians is one of the most well-known passages from the Bible.  It’s most often recited at places like weddings, but truly, it’s an amazing depiction of what Christ Jesus love looks like.

Does that mean you should shame yourself if you can’t perfectly match up to the description? Of course not.  Nobody can live up perfectly to Christ’s example – that’s a given.

But it still gives you a framework of what to strive for.

On top of that, it gives an amazing promise in exchange for striving to love more like He does: Love never fails.

That’s an amazing promise to depend on when you have a lot of days that feel like difficult times and you have more than you can handle.

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Speaking of heavy promises, this passage about the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ having a plan for you and your future is so powerful.

As a caretaker, your days can often look like that movie Groundhog’s Day, where it’s just the same thing over and over again.

It’s easy to lose sight of why you’re doing what you’re doing, and even forget that there will be more to life in the future.

When you allow yourself to sink deep into God’s promises and trust that He has the future all figured out for you, you can more easily relax into what you are doing today.

It’s just nice to have His perspective sometimes when each day can feel so long.

Matthew 6:34

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Speaking of trusting God with your future, this is such a simply put way to describe God’s care for us today and tomorrow.

With so much to do each day and so many responsibilities on your plate, it’s easy to get mired down in your to do lists.

After all, you have your daily tasks, your weekly tasks, even monthly and even quarterly or yearly tasks to keep track of.

Of course you feel like you’re drowning at times.

But this passage reminds you that God holds your todays and tomorrows in his hands.  You are not in this alone.  So though it may be hard – try to let your worries go and give them to God. And continue to do his good work.

1 Peter 5:6-7

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

On that note, this scripture very specifically promises that you can do exactly that: give all your worries to God, because He cares about all the things that are important to you. God’s help is beyond anything, he will bless you with his unfailing love.

It’s an incredible promise.

Matthew 25:40

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Sometimes the person you are caring for can be, frankly, and with all the love in the world, a pain in the butt.

It’s not entirely their fault, of course.  Being sick and in pain can make even the most relaxed person cranky, let alone a long-term dose of pain and sickness.

Sometimes, caretaking feels extremely thankless.

That’s when it can be really helpful to see what you’re doing from a higher perspective – God’s perspective – and remember that He sees all the effort and the pure heart you’re putting in, big and small.

All the stuff that goes unnoticed by everyone else, He sees and cares about – because what you’ve done for your loved one, it’s as though you did it for Him.

That takes all those mundane, thankless tasks to a new, holier level – and can help renew your spirit for another tough day ahead. The power of Christ is the ultimate care you need for caregiver burnout.

Psalm 121:1-2

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.”

Again, it’s important to remember where your very present help comes from when you live a life that so easily threatens to overwhelm you. It can feel crushing.

Because when you have faith that He is your source of help, that same God who parted the Red Sea and performed all kinds of other miracles, there is no doubt He can get you through your struggles.

Psalm 23:1-4

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.  He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.“

This is one of my favorite verses on the topic of God being there for you in your struggles, this is one of the best passages to remind you of His goodness.

This would be a great contender for a passage to memorize to carry with you when you’re struggling.

Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Again, it’s comforting to remember that God has a plan for you.  Following what He has asked of you is how you can do your part to make sure it all happens! This is the word of God.

2 Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”

Take heart knowing that God knows where you are and doesn’t want you to be afraid.  He wants you to love boldly like He does, take comfort in his power, and have peace of mind knowing you are never alone.

Seriously, being a caregiver is not for the weak.  Even during your finest hour, having faith can be the difference between surviving and thriving. Just remember, you’re doing God’s work, and hopefully, these scripture quotations for caregivers can help you bridge that gap and let the peace of God light your way!

More Bible Verses

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Heads up:  Feeling overwhelmed by everything that comes with this disease?

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