Six Principles in Caregiving With Purple Lens: Revised and Expanded Edition

Caregiving changes what you see. But what happens when you learn to see caregiving through the lens of Christ?Family caregiving can be physically exhausting, emotionally complicated, spiritually stretching, and deeply personal. Whether you are just beginning the journey or have been caring for someone you love for years, Six Principles in Caregiving with Purple Lens offers biblical encouragement for navigating the realities of caregiving without losing sight of God.In this Revised & Expanded Edition, legacy family caregiver Vicki Bradley Seals invites caregivers to look at their experiences through Purple Lens-the truth of God's Word and the character of Christ. Through personal stories, Scripture, practical exercises, reflection, and honest conversation, caregivers are encouraged to grow in six essential areas: - Emotions - glorify God in how you recognize and respond to what you feel- Focus - identify what matters most and resist distractions- Trust - depend on God even when you cannot see what comes next- Prayer - pray regularly, ask for what you need, and surrender the outcome- Service - nourish a Christlike heart of service without confusing service with self-neglect- Gratitude - learn to see, speak, and demonstrate gratitude even in difficult seasonsThis expanded edition includes new reflection questions, interactive exercises, caregiver scenarios, five-day devotional experiences for each principle, practical applications, prayers, and additional resources designed for both individual study and group discussion.This is not a book about becoming the perfect caregiver.It is an invitation to become a more Christ-centered caregiver-one who can acknowledge what is hard, remain rooted in biblical truth, and continually return to the question: Lord, how can I faithfully follow You here?Because caregiving with Purple Lens does not mean the circumstances always change.It means we learn to see them differently.Six principles. One lens. One purpose: to see caregiving through the lens of Christ and live it for the glory of God.