Introduction

• Mark 14:9 – This woman is still remembered for what she did.
• Hebrews 11:4 – Abel still speaks.
• This is a sermon originally preached by Glenn Burt, in honor of his passing.
• Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Some important lessons to remember

“It is not good that one should live alone” – Genesis 2:18, 23-24

• Ecclesiastes 4:9

Caring for critically ill or dying is lots of work and requires much patience

• Psalms 78:36-43 – Think about how often God must be grieved with us.
• Psalms 86:15 – We need to remember and be thankful that God is compassionate.
• Romans 15:5
• II Peter 3:9, 15
• Matthew 7:12

This situation also reminds us that expressing and showing love that is not acknowledged hurts, even when it can’t be returned.

• How often do we fail to express our love for God?
• John 3:16
• Romans 5:8
• I John 3:16
• I John 5:3; II John 1:6
• Hosea 11:1-4

When the death of a loved one is near or occurs: close friend, family member, especially our spouse we are reminded how blessed we were to have had them.

• Psalms 127:3
• Proverbs 17:17; 27:6; 31:10-31
• We should never forget how blessed we are to have God.
• John 14:23