First Aid for Caregivers-Renewing the Power of Attachment

Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak. — Isaiah 40:28–29 (NIV)

As the sun sets over her quiet suburban neighborhood, Sarah sinks onto her couch, exhausted. She’s been caring for her aging parent for months now, and the demands of caregiving are starting to take their toll. Despite her best efforts to balance work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, Sarah can’t shake the weariness that seems to linger no matter how much she rests. She’s not alone; caregiving can be an all-consuming and exhausting experience, leaving many caregivers feeling drained and overwhelmed.

It all starts with something so beautiful, the desire to care for a loved one in a time of need. Caregiving is one key aspect of the Attachment system that God designed for us as humans. Attachment is the bonding process that He created so that we may grow, feel supported, and have a place of shelter in the middle of life’s pains and struggles. Fundamentally…