Living with the Loss of a Loved One

For Lyle Dorsett, it was the sudden loss of his ten-year-old daughter Erica. She came down sick one night, and she died the next morning...
Years later, Dorsett and his wife Mary still are healing. Losing a child is a long, painful journey. There have been times, Dorsett says, when he's thought, God, if I were in charge, I wouldn't have done it this way. But his ways are higher than ours - and he doesn't leave his children without a wealth of resources for comfort, even and especially when the path of pain is long and dark...
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[@FireMuscle11]

My 18 brother died in front of my eyes, we’ve been together from the first day He was born and this is the only time we got separated. It hurt so much. I will bring this pain until I grow old. God help me, give me faith. Im broken

[@morgang592]

He will if you stay close to him. You have to have faith you will see your brother again. I hope you are finding ways to make your brother proud ❤️ He’s watching over you more than you realize. Sending all my love and prayers as someone who just lost her brother a week ago in an unexpected car accident. The pain is deep.. but I know it is not forever. I have hope that I will see him again for eternity. I love and miss him deeply.

[@robynballin5082]

Praying for you

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

Ich werde fur dich beten

[@shaniecebrazwell1321]

This was so comforting to hear someone be real about what grief really looks like

[@GZUS316]

Yeah, its tough. It never gets easier, even after 10 years. However, I know I will see my son again one day.

[@ElasticStack]

You surely will.

[@Julie_Truly_in_KY]

Horrifying statistic, 80%.....my 24 year old son just died three days ago. My heart is shattered. Though I have assurance of his relationship if Christ, and that He is with Him now, and though I am comforted in the facts, I am so very full of sadness and confusion. But I know He is near...such a paradox of emotions.

[@davidlabelle361]

Julie, my prayers are with you and your family. My father shot and killed himself in January, and he had no outward relationship with God, so I just don’t know. Please pray for me as well.

[@needingmorepatience]

@@davidlabelle361 Dave, it grieves my heart to hear of your loss. Dear Father God, I pray in Lord Jesus Christ's name for your forgiveness of our sins. I pray that your love, mercy, and grace showers upon this family in their time of need. I pray that your will was done during his father's life. I pray Father God that in this time of Dave's family's deepest sorrow and despair, they find you there with comfort. In Lord Jesus Christ's name, amen.

[@shaniecebrazwell1321]

Julie I know your comment was a year ago but I am praying for you. I recently lost both parents and it’s just so difficult

[@leslieiris7093]

@@davidlabelle361 I pray for god to comfort you in your pain . My husband also died of colon cancer stage 4. In February 9th he was in the icu and passed away in2021.this year. And I miss him alot. Please pray for me also. I was with him 29 years and I feel lonely and it hurts alot on the inside. God bless you always.

[@danielford5329]

May God bless you Julie 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sunriseschubert4391]

I just lost my beloved mother unexpectedly and is so painful 😭💔. I'm praying to God for strength, healing, and resignation soon 🙏🏻🕊️✝️

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

Ich werde fur dich beten

[@vickeyteltow4336]

My son died last month I pray all the time I know GOD is with. Me.But it's still very hard to deal with

[@angiesandovalzuniga7220]

I lost my husband this month on 6/2. We are believers in Jesus Christ and I am seeking God to get me through this pain.

[@maritzaadame986]

It's so painful, I lost my mommy and I was so used to being with her. She passed away 9/2 few days ago. It's hard when others don't understand my pain and ask me to please don't cry that she is in heaven and I should be strong.

[@maritzaadame986]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@angiesandovalzuniga7220]

@@maritzaadame986 I understand, you will need to be strong but you will cry, you will mourn, you will lose sleep, it will be hard to get through the day. You will have to feel the feelings. To say we should hold it all in to please people would be unhealthy. I pray you receive a little peace so that you stay healthy. 🙏🏼🤍

[@valerieminster1626]

It is so painful to lose a child it is hard to explain. I would not have made it if I had not turned to father GOD in my brokenness. Unless you go through it, you will never understand it. I trust that my child is with GOD I have to believe that. I pray all the time now and I am ashamed to say, that I rarely prayed before. I always believed that my child would make it no.mattet what.

[@sbalchan]

We lost a member of our family tragically. He was 17 years old, riding his bicycle to church when a drunk driver knocked him down and killed him. He was my nephew and my sister and brother in law and their 2 daughters were devastated as well as our entire family. But through it all Jesus was / is faithful. It's been 9 years and the pain is there but that comfort which can only come through Jesus and His Holy Spirit has held us up through it all. I thank God for His faithfulness, grace and peace. And yep... there were people from church who said the dumbest things...when u meet someone in grief and u don't know what to say...here's a hint...shut up and just be there.

[@Apefather]

Heartfelt video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@glory1star]

So true how are you all now 18 years later?

[@SomeoneSomewhere1984]

Thank you for this. My brother died yesterday. My grief is deep, but was search for wise council to help my mom through this.

[@Apefather]

Heartfelt video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

Im sorry friend

[@libbydavis5414]

I'm going through the same thing. my brother passed in Jan., my mom is broken and I don't know how to help her. I miss my brother so much. I'm praying for you friend.

[@SomeoneSomewhere1984]

@@libbydavis5414 And I will pray for you and your mom. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@libbydavis5414]

@@SomeoneSomewhere1984 thank you so much. She lives in a different state and has no one to grieve with. I am trying to find her an online group or videos. Please pray I can find something to help her. Thank you again.

[@peterdeusterman7210]

10:10 - 10:24 This reminds me of Job when his friends come to him and sit in the dirt silently for 7 days.

[@KeyshanaMayo]

Cried a good deal. God is faithful! Great words and encouragement!

[@Apefather]

Heartfelt video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@chudingsmarquez4490]

I needed this! thank you

[@msprisfigueiredo]

I just lost my 24 year old cousin who was like a sister to me due to medical error/negligence. I still can’t believe it.

[@jonanthony6179]

Lost my fiancee to Covid last month. We are both Christians. Reformed~ I am crushed beyond words. I pray to die soon n be with her. Not sure that's right but it's how I feel. Jesus is our only hope

[@jasonbrown3598]

I lost my dad and wife to Covid in the last 3 months. And my grandmother passed the other day from a non-Covid related illness. So, I know what you are going through. I've had the same thoughts, especially wanting to be with my sweet wife. I know she's with Jesus but it doesn't diminish the pain. Wish I could be more encouraging but I just wanted you to know you're not alone. And God is with us both.

[@JulietManx]

Jon I’m so sorry and will pray for you that you will know His grace to keep you faithful and to trust Him that He is Good. He is Sovereign and knows how your heart is. Don’t give up and may He be glorified in your life.

[@cathyvanasse4886]

Yes Jon, my husband died at the end of September from the same thing. I say the same prayers. Christians also. They refused to treat him with anything that would have made him better. I hate this world.

[@msprisfigueiredo]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😭

[@debbiestowe1343]

I lost my husband in January to COVID. He was my entire world! I've also felt the same way you do, but we have to be strong and know that we'll see them again one sweet day. We were married 33yrs. I feel so lost and confused about losing my Soulmate. I guess when we feel all alone, we really are not!

[@BayuKrisnawan]

Thanks for sharing... I'm facing same problem as you.. we lose our one and only son "Yukova Krisna Nathaniel", he's 5 years old and we love him so much. It's really hard losing someone we love but one thing we believe, his jobs is done and God want him to came home. We believe he's happy with Jesus Christ. Now, Our turn to do what is best for Christ.

[@redshift6743]

Bless you and your family.

[@Apefather]

Heartfelt video! This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gITFeHqfiMpmiZo

[@venkatdeep7357]

Beautiful, A real encouragement. Thanks for the upload. Glory be to our LORD

[@stevemclean5618]

Good counsel, especially on what to do and what NOT to say.

[@doiikassa7322]

God bless you!

[@centerfold8]

My church is ending a sermon series on this topic and and I’ve been able to face needed healing due to the sermon.

[@glory1star]

What church ? Is the series online or on KZbin

[@DlightingGuy]

Thanks Lyle Dorsett. It has only been a little over a year for us. Talking with people who have suffered a similar loss can comfort in ways that others can't. We lost our daughter a year ago and it is devastating. While each loss is unique, I appreciate your story for someone who lost a son or daughter can understand most of mine.

[@mariagiorg4725]

How could I get in contact with this man?

[@roelienbooysen894]

Numb part I get it.

[@ErickytheArtist]

I lost my daughter Tuesday and she was going to be 2 next month. We are suppose to be moving summer as well an now this has happened its just hard an everyman just seems so fast.

[@athenasimmers1986]

I know it's not exactly the same. I had an ectopic pregnancy march 18th 2021.. I understand ur pain and anger but I always try to tell myself everything happens for a reason maybe God did need another angel😔🙏💙 also statistics are correct me and my fiance just couldn't make things work after we lost our daughter.. she would of been about 5 months old now 😭

[@glory1star]

Oh No, how are you now? After this experience

[@roelienbooysen894]

Amen

[@elenanajdova3099]

I just lost my mother 😭

[@JulietManx]

I’m so sorry for your loss and praying for you time of testing. He is close to the broken hearted.

[@GospelOutside]

@@JulietManx yes a time of testing. Amen.

[@GospelOutside]

Bless you Elena. I too lost my mother. It was very sudden, although I knew she was dealing with health issues. Praying your strength beloved. 💕 🙏🏽

[@JulietManx]

Still keeping you in prayers x

[@elenanajdova3099]

Thank you everyone i reply appreciate your prayers , I can’t lie after half year from my sudden death of my mother , the pain is still here every day. You know the hymn “ Because He lives I can face tomorrow “ it is every day praise song from Me to our Lord Jesus , without Him I am nothing . David Pawson is one of my favorite Bible teacher , continue to learn from him every day . Sending lots of love and prayers to everyone who is in grief , going through difficult times 💜🙏🌼

[@knoxvillehermitfreemoviesm3625]

My predicament is my mom has been an atheist my whole life but I am i am a God believer. This would mean that if i am lucky enough to go to Heaven I will not be \e able to see her and that cause much grief. Does anyone have answers?

[@jbl2270]

How can we be sure that our loved one will go to heaven? I've had a Pastor tell me that we cannot know as it is between the person and God.

[@tomthorn2887]

I was 13 when my 14 year old brother. I was destroyed. I prayed OVER AND OVER AND OVER!! Give me a clear sign to let me know my brother is o.k. I asked him over 20 years and what did I get? Nothing!! I'm really starting to believe there is no God. Jesus had that line in the bible "all on me and I will come to you." I just don't believe in God anymore.

[@miketerechenok6212]

Tom, I am sorry for your grief and the passing of your brother. My 12-year old son drowned in the summer of 2017. Rather than run FROM God, I ran to Him. May I suggest you consider joining a church. There you will find peace and begin to hear God. As I see it - though God hasn't answered my questions just yet - He will have eternity to explain it to me, in His timing. Don't miss that chance to accept his Son, Jesus who died for your sins. It is through Jesus and, Jesus alone what you will be accepted into Heaven (this is not MY rule or opinion - it is written in John 3:16). Then, and only then, will your questions be answered. God understands your pain - his Son died for no good reason. God knows your pain more than you may realize. Please understand - God's need to respond is not on your time clock, though that may seem hard to appreciate. I pray there will come a day, you will see your older brother again. but, not believing in God and his Son who died for you - is a sure way to never see your brother again. I don't say that to be mean - but, Hell is eternity away from God - the God that you don't believe exists. In other words, if he does exist - why should he welcome you in? It's ok not to understand or comprehend God - but, to NOT believe in Him is another matter. I hope this makes sense to you and that you don't feel I am judging you - I pray you Tom, that you will receive peace and understand - you are not alone in your sadness.

[@emesass5959]

Perhaps the reason for not receiving a sign of some sort is because the Bible describes the condition of the dead. Your brother is "asleep" in death. You can see/read this for yourself at Ecclesiastes 9:5 & 10. God speaks to you from his word. This applies to anyone who has died. The Bible also promises a hope for those who have passed away and the the promise to restore the earth to a Paradise. Death will be done away with forever (Rev. 21:4). I am sure you would be thrilled to welcome your brother back. I pray this hope comforts you.

[@glory1star]

Hello 👋🏾 Sorry about your lost! How are you now? Did you ever here from the Lord on this and his passing?

[@yahuahsaves777]

Do you know I hate trying to find channels that say they’re Christian but then they all make a Freemason hand sign. Like it took you a lot of effort to put your hands in a W like that and link your fingers together and I just want you to know that some of us are awake to what you’re doing. ❤

[@kmail22222]

How did Eric die? What, according to medical staff, was the cause of her death?

[@Mercilessnessiseverywhere]

We can't fix how cruel God is. How does one "minister" to someone? One must be more loving than God THAT'S HOW. This is what I have learned. I mean if we're NOT gonna agree that cruelty is from Satan in his effort to destroy our faith or if we choose to say God allows cruelty because "Satan can't act without God's permission." either way we must defend one another and "try" to hold one another up I.e. - keep one another sane, emotionally stable AGAINST a cruel, heartless, merciless God.

[@alil6547]

He does seem that way, but then again, He put on flesh and suffered much so that others may live eternally with Him.

[@sujitpadhy6090]

Consciousness, Higher Self, God, Creator, Cosmic Intelligence, Religious Hero - whoever does run the Show by hiding behind the screen is simply nothing but The Useless One!

[@yogee50]

according to the word of God.. it is YOU WHO HIDES FROM GOD.. HUMBLE YOURSELF AND ASK GOD FOR MERCY AND HIS TRUTH.. DONT RUN FROM HIM BUT SEEK HIM.. IT IS THE HEART OF MAN WHO HAS DONE ALL THE EVIL.. IT IS EVIL TO DOUBT GOD AND TO HATE GOD.

[@mattstevens7601]

Hey dude. You’re in the Bible :) in Psalm 14

[@laurahedlund9441]

I surrendered my life to Jesus 7 years ago and I can testify that He is real. I was in total rebellion of God and didn't know it until a friend told me truth in love. God transformed my life changed my heart from inside out. Helped me forgive after 15 years of anger & bitterness in an instant through prayer. Praise you Lord Jesus 🙏