10 Powerful Caregiver Affirmations

Do you ever have a day that just seems to just keep spiraling further and further out of control? Maybe mom was up all night screaming and packing up all her belongs for the millionth time, or dad just fell for the 3rd time in 2 weeks and this time you can’t get him up on your own.

You feel like you’re losing and you need to call a timeout. Sometimes you need to give yourself a spiritual peep talk. I’ll let you in on a little secret….you have unlimited access to the playbook, divinely inspired by the head coach. That’s right, God has given us 66 books, full of plays to skillfully navigate life, we need only to tap into its power.

So, you have all of the plays, but how do you use them? If you feel like you don’t even know where to start. Here are 10 powerful scriptures and affirmations to encourage you as a caregiver, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed and burned out.

1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/psa.46.1.niv

I am at peace even in times of trouble, because God is my refuge and strength.

2. “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/pro.31.27.niv

Like the Proverbs 31 woman, I skillfully manage my household. I am productive and intentional with my time.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/jer.29.11.niv

I excitedly wait in anticipation for the revealing of the masterful plan you have prepared for me. My future is bright and prosperous, according to your riches and glory.

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/isa.40.31.niv

Praise God! I feel my strength coming, I am renewed and restored. I have the strength to complete this journey.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/114/php.4.13.nkjv

I am strong and capable to complete this good work, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

“equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/heb.13.21.niv

I rejoice, for God has well equipped me, because I desire to do His will. God will get the glory from my efforts!

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/psa.139.14.niv

I say Holy, Holy, Holy, with the angels, because I was fearfully and wonderfully made by Elelyon, the Most-High God.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/111/php.4.6-7.niv