Biblical Answer

When facing a medical crisis where your team seems to have given up on you, it can be a challenging and demotivating experience. As a Christian, it's essential to remember that our ultimate hope and trust should be in God, not in our medical team. This is not to say that we should dismiss the advice and care of our medical professionals, but rather that we should not rely solely on them for our salvation or well-being. The Bible reminds us that "it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick" (Mark 2:17). This means that we are not just physically sick, but also spiritually sick, and it's only through faith in Christ that we can be healed.

In such situations, it's crucial to persevere and continue to seek God's guidance and comfort. This may involve seeking counsel from a pastor, physician, or other experienced friend, as well as continuing to pray and trust in God's sovereignty over our lives. As the Bible says, "weary not thy soul, nor be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not" (Galatians 6:9). This verse reminds us that our efforts to seek God and trust in Him will ultimately be rewarded, even if we don't see immediate results. It's also essential to remember that our faith is not in our own strength or abilities, but in the power of God working through us. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13).

Ultimately, our trust should be in Christ, not in our medical team or our own abilities. As the Bible says, "put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help" (Psalm 146:3). Instead, we should put our trust in the God who created us and who is sovereign over all things, including our health and well-being. By doing so, we can find peace, comfort, and hope, even in the midst of uncertainty and difficulty. As one person continued to encourage me, "What I want to help you to do is have faith in... you! I didn't really find much consolation in that thought as the projected hour-and-a-half surgery was now stretching into three hours. I needed more than just a pep talk; I needed to know that God was with me, and that He was in control." By trusting in God, we can find the strength and courage to persevere, even when our medical team seems to have given up on us.