He didn’t want her help and resisted every step of the way. Regardless of her compassion and sacrifice, displayed through endless months of attentive care, he continually shunned and opposed her.

It would be different if the problem was cancer or some other condition beyond their control. But she was working so hard due to his failure to help himself! She was worn thin, teetering on the edge of hopelessness. At first, she’d taken the abuse with a certain grace…but on its own, a soul can only take so much for so long.

Then Isaiah reminded her, “You are not on your own in this battle. It may seem like he’s spitting in your face. But remember this: Your champion, God, is right beside you, saying, ‘I’m right here. We’re sticking this out together. I’m not leaving you. You can hold your chin up knowing that I will sustain you, walking arm in arm with you. Let’s take our stand together!’ ”