A Godly Perspective on End-Of-Life Decisions video series

Finding God in Grief

Sometimes we think God might be punishing us, or that nothing good can ever come out of such a terrible situation. But in this sixth video, Dr. Kathryn Butler offers biblical truth. Although these struggles are so hard to live through, God can use even this suffering for good.

Get more out of this series!

After watching video 6, follow these steps to get the most out of this part of the series:

// Step 1

Read and meditate on this verse: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

// Step 2

Answer these discussion questions:

1. 1. Do you or your loved one ever feel like this must be a punishment from God? Why is that ultimately untrue?
   2. How has God used struggles in your life for his will? Do you believe that, one day, this struggle could be used for good?
   3. Do the biblical examples in this video help you view suffering or even death in a different light? Why or why not?

// Step 3

Spend time in prayer:

God,
Give me courage and patience and peace as you work for my good, even when I can’t see it.
Help me and my loved ones trust in you, even through these difficult times.
In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen.

// Step 4

Listen to the Focus on the Family Broadcast “What to Do When Tragedy Impacts Your Family” with grief and trauma counsellor Dr. H. Norman Wright as he offers hope and advice to those in the midst of suffering, crisis and loss.

// Step 5

Read the article “Freedom to be sad: God’s care for the brokenhearted” for scriptural examples of God’s compassionate heart for those in the midst of suffering.

// Step 6

Check out our series page on grief. Grief is a unique experience for each individual and while there’s no one way to grieve, there are many God-given tools we can use to process loss in healthy ways. This curated collection of articles, broadcasts and resources will help you do just that.