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Creating a Living Will: Honoring Gods Plan for End of Life Care

Title: Creating a Living Will: Honoring God’s Plan for End of Life Care

Introduction:
As seniors, it is important for us to consider our end of life care and make important decisions about our medical treatment and preferences. One way to ensure that our wishes are honored is by creating a living will. In this lesson, we will explore the biblical perspective on end of life care and how creating a living will can help us honor God’s plan for our final days on earth.

Understanding God’s Plan for End of Life Care:
In the Bible, we see that God cares deeply about how we care for our bodies and how we approach the end of life. Jesus himself showed compassion to those who were suffering, and we are called to follow his example. It is important to understand that making decisions about our end of life care does not go against God’s plan, but it can actually be a way to honor and respect the life that he has given us.

Creating a Living Will:
A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify your wishes for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to communicate them yourself. This can include preferences for life-sustaining treatment, organ donation, and palliative care. By creating a living will, you can ensure that your wishes are known and respected, and you can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time.

Honoring God’s Plan:
By creating a living will, we can honor God’s plan for our end of life care by ensuring that our treatment aligns with our faith and values. We can also bring peace of mind to our loved ones by alleviating the stress and uncertainty that can arise from making difficult medical decisions on our behalf. It is important to approach this process with prayer and seek guidance from God as we make these important decisions.

Conclusion:
Creating a living will is an important step in honoring God’s plan for our end of life care. By making our wishes known and ensuring that our treatment aligns with our faith and values, we can bring comfort to ourselves and our loved ones as we approach the end of life. Let us approach this process with prayer and seek God’s guidance as we make these important decisions.

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Possible Viewpont: Evangelical Christian

Scriptures

1. Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
2. Ecclesiastes 7:1 – “A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.”
3. Psalm 116:15 – “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
4. Romans 14:8 – “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
5. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
6. James 4:13-15 – “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’”
7. 2 Corinthians 5:1-2 – “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling.”
8. Philippians 1:21-23 – “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;”

Questions for Lesson

1. What are the key biblical principles that should guide end of life decisions for Evangelical Christians?
2. How can a living will help to ensure that an individual’s end of life care aligns with God’s plan for their life?
3. How does having a living will impact an individual’s sense of peace and assurance about their future?
4. What does the Bible teach about a Christian’s responsibility to care for their physical health and well-being as they approach the end of their life?
5. According to the lesson, what are some important considerations for creating a living will that reflects an individual’s faith and values?
6. What does the Bible teach about the importance of being prepared for the end of one’s life, and how does this relate to the concept of having a living will in place?

Worship Music for Lesson

1. “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe
2. “Blessings” by Laura Story
3. “In Christ Alone” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
4. “When We All Get to Heaven” by Brad Paisley

Object Lesson

Illustration Title: Creating a Living Will: Honoring God’s Plan for End of Life Care

Props needed:
1. A blank living will form
2. A Bible
3. A pen
4. A picture of a family
5. A copy of a funeral pre-plan

Presentation:
As a senior, it’s important to plan for the end of life care in a way that honors God’s plan for our lives. One way to do this is by creating a living will. Here, I have a blank living will form that I will fill out with the help of the Bible.

First, I will start by reflecting on the values and beliefs outlined in the Bible. I will use the guidance and wisdom found in scripture to make decisions about the kind of care I want to receive at the end of my life. This will help ensure that my choices are in alignment with God’s plan for my life.

Next, I will involve my family in this process. I have a picture of my family here to remind me of the importance of including their input and considering how my decisions will impact them. It’s important to have open and honest conversations with them about my end of life care wishes.

I also have a copy of a funeral pre-plan to remind me of the importance of making arrangements for my funeral in advance. This will help lessen the burden on my loved ones and ensure that my funeral reflects my faith and values.

Finally, I will use a pen to fill out the living will form, making sure to include specific instructions about the kind of care I want to receive and the treatments I wish to avoid.

By creating a living will that reflects God’s plan for end of life care, I can make decisions that align with my faith and ensure that my wishes are honored.

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