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The act of intentionally caring for someone creates a ripple effect in the lives of others. Although a caregiver might not be able to conceptualize their impact in countless people’s lives, taking the time to purposefully care for someone in a God-honoring way blesses the person and the countless people that one person impacts. It doesn’t matter if you are a grandchild assisting your grandparent, a child helping your parent, a parent helping your child or a spouse helping the other, your help is expanding externally to others. Similarly, if you are a sibling, relative, friend, loved one, volunteer, or paid employee your assistance is truly appreciated. Although you might not hear it a lot, or not even at all, you are appreciated. God appreciates your sacrifice and love that you exhibit towards those in need and there is a blessing for your service, sacrifice, and commitment. In scripture we read about two women who cared for the needs of others and how their act of courage blessed so many. Shiphrah and Puah were Hebrew midwives. These  two caregivers were responsible with helping Hebrew women during labor, delivery and even after the birth of their babies. Shiphrah and Puah were committed to the well-being of the women and children God blessed them to care for. They didn’t focus on what others were doing, they didn’t get distracted. They stayed on target with their God-given task. The king of Egypt commanded the midwives to kill every male child they delivered. Scripture reveals that the midwives feared God and didn’t follow the king of Egypt’s command and let the boy babies live. This act of God-honoring care and reverence was seen by God and the LORD blessed and established families and households for the midwives. Shiphrah and Puah cared for the women and boy babies. This act blessed so many because the people of Israel multiplied and became very strong. This event took place during the time Moses was born also. The actions of the midwives is a great example to follow when you think your God-honoring efforts aren’t appreciated. Remember, God sees them. There is a blessing in obedience and a blessing in caring for those in need. Being a caregiver is impactful and the one you care for impacts others in more ways than you’ll ever know. What you are doing is not in vain.