How’s your tender loving care quotient? For what or for whom have you been appointed as a caregiver?
My daughter gave me a tiny poinsettia plant in a two-inch pot right before Thanksgiving, and it is still alive. It has a simple ribbon reaching through the soil to the bottom of the flower pot. As long as I put water enough to cover the bottom, the ribbon draws the water up, and the tiny plant continues to put on new growth. To tell the truth, in the last four months, it’s gotten pretty scraggly, but an hour after adding water, it perks up and puts on new leaves. I don’t pretend to have a green thumb, but as long as I care for that plant, it continues to thrive.
My pastor’s children show animals, and I have seen bathing, grooming, and training pictures. Not only has it provided an income, but it has taught them the importance of proper care.
Tender loving care applies to people in much the same way that plants grow or animals mature and thrive. Whatever season of life folks are in, they blossom with a loving touch, a gentle smile, or a kind word.
I am a CASA volunteer, and I see children go from defeated and withdrawn to glowing individuals when they discover someone cares about them. I have watched their faces light up with just a phone call or brief visit. More importantly, I have seen children race to the arms of adoptive parents who sit on the witness stand pledging to love these children for the rest of their lives.
We live in a retirement community, and the average age is 84. Although we are not near that age, I believe the secret to longevity is partially attributable to neighbors who care and a community that offers an active life. Hence, the residents live longer and like it. Too often, older people are left to their own devices because their children become too busy or disinterested to check on them regularly.
All of God’s creation is worthy of tender loving care, and we are the tenders of the beautiful world he has created – plant, animal, people – no matter the age. We have the privilege of being caregivers and following the admonition of the bible to love one another.
This week, I challenge you to look around for the opportunity to provide a bit of extra tender loving care. It does not take much to make a difference. It may be a drop of water, a warm smile, or an investment of your time. You have no idea what your kindness may mean. In fact, you may never know, but the idea is to see a need and fill it with love and tenderness.
“A new command I give to you. Love one another.
As I have loved you. You must love one another. John 13:23
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