I wouldn't preach to them or chide them too much. After all, she's dying... Many folks pray for a miracle and when a dying person prays for a miracle telling them that miracles do not any longer exists since the closing of the canon is a poor choice of use of time.

I would, however, urge them to use all the means legitimately available - since these too are good gifts of God.

Stressing that God loves them (if they are believers) even as they are dying is key I think. Many feel abandoned by God or betrayed because God does not send them a healing. They feel that this is a sign of God's displeasure.

It is ironic a bit that people will seek out faith healers and yet not take FDA approved medicines. They will seek out teachers whom God has not appointed and have sketchy pasts but will ignore the God given gift of medicine and wisdom by which we research and look for the best medicines.

Praying with them and being with them is your key duty.

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