The psalmist wrote, “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant.” - Psalm 119:176 (NRSV) Todays Devotional I don’t know how Ruby does it. Fifty-five years after she and Ted were married, Ted is now lost in dementia. Hopelessly confused about what day it is and where he is, Ted hardly knows any of their friends anymore. His behavior is more and more problematic: He wanders off from their home on imaginary errands; he shouts at Ruby, sometimes even physically struggling with her. Yet, day in, and day out, Ruby lovingly and patiently cares for him. She accompanies him everywhere, explaining his condition to those who don’t understand. Her actions are sincere; Ruby cherishes Ted. Ruby still sees, hidden behind the fog of dementia, the love of her life. Isn’t this how God loves us? Sometimes our minds are focused anywhere but on our loving Creator. At times our behavior is so absurd that we can’t even say afterward why we did what we did. We wander like lost sheep. Yet none of it deters God; in fact, God still cherishes us. I don’t know how God does it, but whenever I see Ruby, I know where she gets it from. Dorothy O’Neill (South Australia, Australia) Thought for the Day: We are always on God’s mind. Prayer: Dear Lord, you understand our weakness. When we get lost, bring our minds back to your love. Amen. Prayer Focus: Those caring for loved ones with dementia
Posted on: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:00:01 +0000
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