346 – Your Turn. Let me care for you.

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I’m a pretty strong guy and tend to take care of everyone. That’s my role and I like it. I’m willing to do just about anything for anyone. Call me Atlas with the world on my shoulders. Most days, I don’t even think bout it as I believe that is why I’m here.

Today was different. I had a colonoscopy that while it went well, has left me in a lot of pain all day. My wife and babysitter we’re wrapping presents and told me to go take a nap. My wife has allowed me to rest the day, picking up the kids, and picking up dinner. I didn’t have to do any of my normal chores. It is hard to have someone else take care of me, but we need to from time to time.

The thing that we need to know is God is always there to take care of us.

Scripture

• Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
• Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
• Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

Reflection

For those that believe in God and Christ, we know that he is always there as he is eternal. I think that we, at least I do, forget that not only is he there but he wants to help us. We just need to ask for it and accept it.

It is hard for me to lay down and rest. Even when I’m sick, I try to do laundry and dishes and clean. I feel guilty when I don’t do something. Right now I’m laying on the bed in pain, but know everything with be ok.

We need to be strong and courageous while remembering to be open to and accepting of help.

Charge

This is the easiest and hardest charge. Accept God’s help. Let him, through his people, take care of you when you need it, which is always. Lord, give me the strength to accept help. Remind me that accepting help and support isn’t being weak but rather being part of your loving family.