And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Finally, and most importantly, God is there for you.

Galatians 6:9

In the Bible, there is a verse stating that God will only give you what you can handle. However, I know from my life, and perhaps you feel the same way, you feel like God may be overestimating what you can handle. Frequently, many people get what is called “caregivers burnout.” I know I do. I have spoken to family members of people dealing with PTSD, and they express tiredness from caregivers burnout. So, what are we to do?

If you are able, the starting point is to take care of yourself. If you are not taking care of yourself, how can you effectively take care of someone else? Take time to eat right, exercise, get some sleep, and do something that gives you energy. For example, for me, I love to listen to music on my playlist. It is a bit eclectic (opera and rock), but it gets me going. Again, if you can’t take care of yourself, how can you take care of the other person?

Another possibility is to get together with your brothers and sisters in Christ, and talk about what you are going through. Yesterday evening, we had our church picnic. Afterwards, we had to bring four heavy tables back from the park to the church. I dreaded lifting them and setting them up. However, two other people stopped forward and helped me move the tables, or in other words, they helped me with me burdens. There are people out there for you to help you with your burdens. I remember in college, about five of us, during finals, would go to the top level of the dorm, and scream as loud as we could. It helped relieve the stress.

Finally, and most importantly, God is there for you. Take time to pray, read the Word, and dwell in God’s presence. With that, you can draw on the infinite energy of God, and know that God is with you as you deal with whatever.