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

Making Tough Decisions

It’s so difficult to make decisions when someone you love is in the intensive care unit (ICU). In this second video, Dr. Kathryn Butler shares an example of these difficult decisions from her own experience as an ICU doctor.

Get more out of this series!

After watching video 2, follow these steps to get the most out of this part of the series:

// Step 1

Read and meditate on this verse: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4)

// Step 2

Answer these discussion questions:

1. 1. What biblical principles come to mind when thinking about end-of-life decisions?
   2. Where are you on the continuum of resting in God’s timing and sovereignty to standing up for the sanctity of human life?
   3. Have you talked to your family members about your perspective?

// Step 3

Spend time in prayer:

God,
You are the author of life.
And you are perfect in your sovereignty and timing.
Guide me and my loved ones as we weigh difficult subjects.
Help us show grace and love to each other.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.

// Step 4

Read the article “When you lose a spouse” by Wendy Kittlitz. While no two people’s grief experience is the same, there are tasks all grievers need to do if they want to process the loss of a spouse in a healthy way.

// Step 5

Listen to the Focus on the Family Broadcast “Preparing to Care for Aging Loved Ones” with Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson as they both offer insights from their personal journeys of caring for aging family members.