Does one has to wait until God kills you painfully and slowly?
Does one has the alternative to go trough it so it'll be less hard.
2006-10-27 06:07:30 · 10 answers · asked by solstice 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Dear Solstice,
Please accept my sympathy for what you are presently encountering.
Let me assure you that it is NOT God doing the killing. He is there right beside you, offering comfort whether you are aware of it or not. It is the disease that is killing you, not God.
Please do not think about suicide. That will have eternal consequences (none of them good) which you can not even begin to understand right now.
Think instead about getting to know your heavenly Father right now. That will also have eternal consequences (all of them good). Check out The Father's Love Letter below.
Has your doctor told you it would be a slow painful death? Ask him to specify how he is going to treat you to alleviate as much pain as possible.
It may be hard to think of others at this time, so let me tell you about how absolutely wonderful it was for me to be with my dad when he died nearly 3 years ago. I am the 3rd of 6 children and we were / are scattered. My youngest brother was in Bosnia at the time but he was able to return for 2 weeks. 2003 was the first time all 6 of us were together since 1986. The day I arrived from CT and my youngest brother arrived seemed like it was going to be Dad's last day but he ended up living another 5 weeks and each of us was able to have time together as well as time alone with Dad.
I stayed at my parents' home during Dad's last 3 weeks and I used to help Mom in any way I could. Each day I gave Dad a massage and 1 day he said to Mom, "I sure am glad we can afford to keep her". To this day that is one of the very best things I've ever heard.
Please do not rob yourself, your family, or friends.
God bless you abundantly!
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The Cry of a Father’s Heart from Genesis to Revelation
Father’s Love Letter
My Child …
You may not know me, but I know everything about you
Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways ……. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered
Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image ……. Genesis 1:21
In me you live and move and have your being ……. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring ……. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived …. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation ……. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake ……. Psalm 139:15-16
For all your days are written in my book ……. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live ... Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made ……. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother’s womb ……. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born ……. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me
John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love …1 John 4:18
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ……. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father
1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect Father ……. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand
James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope
Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love ……. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore ... Psalm 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing ……. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you ……. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession ……. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul
Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things
Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me
Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart
Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires ……. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine
Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart … Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes
Revelation 21:3-4
And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth
Revelation 21:4
I am your Father and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus
John 17:23
For in Jesus my love for you is revealed ……. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being ……. Hebrews 1:3
And He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you ... Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you
1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love
Romans 8:32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me
1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again
Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen … Luke 15:7
I have always been Father and will always be Father
Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is … Will you be my child? ……. John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you ……. Luke 15:11-31
… Love Your Dad
Almighty God
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2006-10-30 09:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Couple of points first. The only truly terminal illness is not knowing God on a personal level. God is not killing you, it is your physical body that is dying. With that said, if your soul development has gone as far as it can in this life given the terminal condition of the body, there is nothing wrong with hastening your reunion with God.
Saint Barry
2006-10-27 14:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by b_steeley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll get a lot of debate about this. My feeling is if I'm a real burden to my family and nothing is being gained by my fighting, I would consider it. That decision would come hard, but I feel like those around me shouldn't have to suffer along with me and perhaps lose all they have worked for, just so I could stay "here" a little longer.
2006-10-27 13:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by matters 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its normal to think about suicide if someone has a terminal illness espicially if they are going through alot of pain. But they should let God decide how long they will live. There is probably a reason he wants them here.
2006-10-27 13:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by ♥**Me**♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was taught that "Thou shalt not kill" includes suicide, but we are only accountable for our thoughts and actions up to the point of losing sanity. I am still on the fence on this, honestly, because I just would not want to live in constant pain and sickness that would bring sadness to my kids. I do want to go to Heaven. Wouldn't a kind God understand?
2006-10-27 13:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by mudcat_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so.My mother had lung cancer and kept requesting to be utinized.I could never have done that for her,bur I understood.I think if I had something terminal,I would not want to suffer,sometimes life alone is hard enough,I would most likely,end my life.And I would not feel at all guilty,and look forward to eternity.I hope you are not sick,in any way though.
2006-10-27 13:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess some terminally ill people will endure their pain while they wait on a miracle to save them, but they probably won't get it. If there is no doubt that your illness is terminal and all you have to look forward too is pain, suffering and death, then I'd definitely understand why someone would want to die now. I think its humane. I know I wouldn't want to live impotently while cancer devoured my body.
2006-10-27 13:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't wrong and actually quite normal. Depending on the circumstance though, I think the family of this person would appreciate all the time they could have with this person before they go.
2006-10-27 13:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by heather d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not wrong, it's normal to have those thoughts i'd assume. but life is about fighting till the death. u gotta fight.
2006-10-27 13:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
up to the person
2006-10-27 13:14:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋