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Afraid of dying
Kat:
Hi Heidi,
Death, it is a hard thing to comtemplate. From our perspective we have always been alive, because we have no memory before our life began. But yet we can realize that all people that have lived before us have faced death and only one has conquered it. But even Jesus Christ seemed unnerved by it and prayed for that cup to pass from Him.
Mat 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You [will.]"
But we know our God was willing to endure even death for us.
Mat 26:42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless* I drink it, Your will be done."
This life is such a fleeting thing, really only a moment to time and of course most want to hold on to it for as long as possible.
James 4:14 whereas you do not know what [will happen] tomorrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
But we can not dwell on our ultimate demise in the physical, but we should think of what we can do as long as we are still alive. Everyday is a blessing and a chance to accomplish something good and lasting beyond this physical, God willing.
John 9:4 "I* must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; [the] night is coming when no one can work.
1Cr 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
v. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
v. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
walt123:
Hello Heidi
I quess my fear of dying is like yours ,how its going to end up,I don't
think about dying much ,but when I do , my fear is getting old and not being able to do things on my own,
or dying slowly in great pain.
I know GOD said he will not try you more than your're able,but sometimes can't help think i wish
it would be quick.
If I had a chose in dying,it would be in my sleep ,with no pain that is,and waking up in the kingdom ,is preferred.
But not my will but GOD's be done.AMEN
walt
Jackie Lee:
Heidi, I sometimes think of dying too. Today I was thinking, I hate the thought of dying I seem like I have been here forever and I don't want to leave.
My mother is getting up in years, she is terrified to die even in her bad health she wants to live.
I try and not discuss death in front of her, but it seems to come up regardless.
When I talk about my old sick dog.. panic is showing in her face.
One thing that bothers her is the thought she has no control and then to be buried and the flesh is decaying away.
I admit not a pleasant thought, now that I know the dead are dead until Resurrection the fear is less but there still.
indianabob:
--- Quote from: Kat on October 30, 2008, 09:50:30 AM ---
Hi Heidi,
Death, it is a hard thing to comtemplate. From our perspective we have always been alive, because we have no memory before our life began. But yet we can realize that all people that have lived before us have faced death and only one has conquered it. But even Jesus Christ seemed unnerved by it and prayed for that cup to pass from Him.
Mat 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You [will.]"
But we know our God was willing to endure even death for us.
Mat 26:42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless* I drink it, Your will be done."
This life is such a fleeting thing, really only a moment to time and of course most want to hold on to it for as long as possible.
James 4:14 whereas you do not know what [will happen] tomorrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
But we can not dwell on our ultimate demise in the physical, but we should think of what we can do as long as we are still alive. Everyday is a blessing and a chance to accomplish something good and lasting beyond this physical, God willing.
John 9:4 "I* must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; [the] night is coming when no one can work.
1Cr 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
v. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
v. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Kat,
I appreciated your thoughtful reply and would like to add just a little information that I hope will express a helpful point. I don't believe that Jesus was unnerved by the thought of dying.
I say this because I presume that he knew that he would "sleep" and be resurrected in three days. If that knowledge was his, just as it is ours, then he truly had nothing to fear from the the fact of death.
I believe that the "manner of his death" was a logical and reasonable thing to fear and a "cup" to be avoided if possible. Since he knew from the available scriptures and from God's spirit that his manner of dying was to be in excruciating pain and humiliation and that his mother and loved ones would suffer along with him while watching his execution and miss him terribly until they learned that he was alive again.
I just think that it limits Jesus' understanding to believe that he was afraid to die and go to be with the Father who loved him.
Respectfully offered, Bob
frecklegirl417:
Heidi and to all my brothers and sisters,
During all my medical problems in the last month I was terrified I was going to die and was afraid of leaving my wonderful husband behind and my mother. I was afraid I think of mostly leaving them alone. When I was going through these trials I kept asking our heavenly Father why now? What did i do so wrong for you to do this now? I really had to pray and listen to my heart and hear God speak to me. I know it sounds really off the wall but I could feel all of you that prayed for me there in my hospital room with me telling me it was going to be okay and I was going to make it through.
Through all of this I learned that no matter what God's plan is for us we will always be afraid of the unknown and should TRY and accept what lays ahead. I am always afraid of dying, but for me it is mostly dying alone. I know now that no matter when or how I will never be truly alone.
Your young sister in Christ, Pam
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