Do you fear Death?

[Abba]

Wow…I am in a similiar situation as you, I don’t know if ironic would be the correct descriptive word at this point but neverless I will share my thoughts with you. So long as I “keep the I trust in You” on the front burner I am fine. The fact that I have “never” experienced death kinda hangs over my head sometimes if that makes any sense. I do know this, it CAN be very lonely, even though you have family and loved ones with you its a one way ticket for 1 person and you are the owner of that ticket.

Revealing some of my inner most thoughts and experiences…Jesus is preparing me for death. Without getting into details, he continues to prepare me or shall I say awakened my mind and soul to certain aspects of death and what you go through…both sides of the coin would be a fitting analogy. For sure it is a comforting thought that Jesus provides Divine Mercy for those who chose it rather than opting for his other hand that offers his Divine Justice.

Hey drifter106, are you still with us? I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and let you know you have been in my humble prayers. Looks like I made it to Christmas. I’m successfully delaying this as the home remedies are helping a lot. They are not fun but are very effective. One of the things I am doing which is known to shrink and completely get rid of cancerous cells is that I prepare in a shot glass a little bit of water with a teaspoon of molasses (the one that is sweet - Grandma’s original) once dissolved I put in a teaspoon of baking soda. I am also doing a bunch of other home remedies, like I take vitamin D3 etc… I don’t know for how long it will all work or if it will ultimately succeed but, I take it one day at a time and yes, I am going for mercy - don’t worry. I also know the Virgin Mary will be there and I will ask her to be my advocate. Blessings.

 

[BrunoMaria]

I have to say that sometimes it scares me.

I don’t think it ever in my life did. OK - I had the great fortune to grow up with very religious parents. Hence, belief was naturality to me as a very small kid, from my first “intellectual” conscience on, up to this day.
If dying would scare me, I had to ask myself, if I am a true believer or not. Anyhow: I several times honestly thouht to really die right now. This was several times in hospital, sometimes at home and in the ambulance car. All I prayed then was
Dear God - if I die now, please let me stay with you.

I even don’t really think it’s somehow queer or peculiar, if one looks forward to die, or rather to see Jesus Christ from face to face - which however everone will - disregarding if he was a believer or not. But sometimes I even had a joyful shiver running through me when thinking of seeing Christ right after death, AND THEN BEING ALLOWED TO STAY THERE! for in John 3,18 we are promised: The one who believes in Him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.

That’s as clear as can be. Lets take it for granted! If we do, there’s no reason at all to fear death (except if we have to care for children who then would be helpless).
The only reason to fear is, that the beloved person will remain back on earth alone, and probably sort of “helpless”. My wife Eva is 79 in March. Widows are not as lost as they where at the Time Jesus was in flesh among us; however - bereaved men are still kind of better off in today’s society. Bereaved women though are not as helpless in housekeeping as men are. I for one know nothing about washing, cooking and what have you.
But ok - that’s not the point.
The point is, that the day we die, our actual life begins! Our first birthday in real life!

Yours
Bruno

 

[o_mlly]

No. Only the time that immediately precedes the event.
Take me quickly, O Lord.

 

[drifter106]

Hey drifter106, are you still with us? I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and let you know you have been in my humble prayers. Looks like I made it to Christmas. I’m successfully delaying this as the home remedies are helping a lot. They are not fun but are very effective. One of the things I am doing which is known to shrink and completely get rid of cancerous cells is that I prepare in a shot glass a little bit of water with a teaspoon of molasses (the one that is sweet - Grandma’s original) once dissolved I put in a teaspoon of baking soda. I am also doing a bunch of other home remedies, like I take vitamin D3 etc… I don’t know for how long it will all work or if it will ultimately succeed but, I take it one day at a time and yes, I am going for mercy - don’t worry. I also know the Virgin Mary will be there and I will ask her to be my advocate. Blessings.

Still here Abba…wish you a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Understand where you are coming from in those “home remedies”. Fortunately for me my tumor has shrunk 2 cm and the doctors want to continue this particular type of treatment. Taking one day at a time is a good and prudent idea. Strong pray life and a DEEP conviction to the Divine Mercy that Jesus offers us provides me with comfort when contemplating death. It can be a lonely feeling, only 1 ticket and I own it…lol

Agree…the Virgin Mary, oh how important she is in my prayer life!!! Best to you and will pray for both of us…

God Bless you and your family!!!