“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Do share the simplicity of the Gospel and God’s love and presence in loving affirmation and prayer. Avoid heavy theological discussions and demands. Relationship with God is vital for a living or dying person. Be realistic in how you hold out hope to an ill person.ġ0. There is always something to be thankful for, and cause for meaningful spiritual hope in spite of how dark the situation may seem. The doctor needs to know about all attempts at self treatment.ĩ. At times ill persons will attempt to treat themselves without telling their doctor, or will fail to take medication. If necessary, protect the person from him/herself. Even if you have visited people with similar cases you do not know this particular patient. Do not go beyond your area of expertise and offer advice that you know nothing about. Being available shows that you care for the patient, but do not over-do it. Never make a promise that cannot be kept.Ħ. Calls, cards, flowers, and visits are all important and meaningful. Emotional needs are often ignored while physical needs are being met. Never allow the patient to feel abandoned. Take into account the ill person’s economic, psychological, family, and other needs, and help when needs are revealed.ĥ. Listen for clues to the concerns that are troubling the ill person. ![]() It is better to say “I don’t know” rather than to give misleading information that will undermine one’s trust.Ĥ. 8 Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. 7 The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. 6 But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do. Allow the ill person to guide the conversation and do not be afraid of not knowing all the answers. And he said, I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. No one knows for certainty when one is going to die.ģ. ![]() Many cases have had turned for the good, or have gotten worse. ![]() No one know how long or short a person has to live. Integrity in this area will help to build a trusting relationship in which ministry can take place.Ģ. Do not belittle the problem or minimize its seriousness for the sake of false reassurance. Here are ten suggestions for helping someone who is desperately ill:ġ. But having a spiritually mature person to talk with will enable the caregiver to process his or her own feelings of fear and helplessness in ministering to someone who is facing death. The caregiver must come to terms with his or her mortality in order to ministery to the dying. So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper I will not be afraid.'” Hebrews 13:4 NIVĬaring for the terminally ill is not an easy task. “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.
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