“…casting all you anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 ESV

When confronted with the end of their loved one’s life, the caregiver may wonder what everything in this world means. The book of Ecclesiastes explores the frustrations and mysteries of life. Wealth, pleasure, wisdom, work– none of them ultimately satisfy the deepest needs of the human heart. After examining “everything under the sun,” the Preacher (who is narrating the book) comes to the a simple but profound conclusion: we must fear God and keep his commandments.

Family caregiving often begins with a steep learning curve. When a loved one becomes ill or needs daily support, many caregivers quickly realize how much they don’t know. How do I manage medications? What is the best way to help with mobility? How do I navigate the medical system? 

Like a child being scolded for grabbing a cookie before dinner, we often do not associate rules with joy. When we read about God’s laws in the Bible, what we tend to focus on is the restriction. You may even ask yourself how the Mosaic law–full of its sacrifices and commandments–can bring life? 

Like a child being scolded for grabbing a cookie before dinner, we often do not associate rules  with joy. When we read about God’s laws in the Bible, what we tend to focus on is the restriction. You may even ask yourself how the Mosaic law–full of its sacrifices and commandments–can bring life?