Study Article 45. This article will be studied during the week of January 12th through 18th.

Maintain your joy as a caregiver. Theme text. Those sowing seed with tears will reap with a joyful shout.

Psalm 126.5.

Song 111. Our reasons for joy.

Focus.

How caregivers can cope with the unique challenges they face and maintain their joy.

Paragraphs 1 and 2, question.

How does Jehovah feel about caregivers?

My wife and I have been married for over 32 years,

says a brother from Korea named Gignoll.

For the past five years, I have been her caregiver.

She suffers from Parkinson's disease and can hardly move.

I love and cherish my wife, and I enjoy caring for her.

Each night she sleeps in a hospital bed in our home.

I sleep next to her, and we hold hands while we sleep. Are you a caregiver for someone

you love, such as your parent, mate, child, or friend? If so, you likely appreciate the unique

privilege of helping him or her in such a personal way. And by caring for your loved one,

you show your devotion to Jehovah. Still, you face challenges that often go unnoticed by others.

At times, you may even feel that you are the only one suffering. You may outwardly smile, but when you are by

yourself, you cannot hold back your tears. While others may not be aware of your struggles,

Jehovah always is. Your tears and sacrifices are precious to him. He notices everything you do to help your loved one.

He considers himself to be indebted to you and promises to repay you.

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