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Death of a sibling
DizzyD:
Before i start, since i don't post very often, but i come to read and learn often, i want to extend a welcome to all the newbies that have came on board, here you will find a spiritual feast of truth, and fellowship.
On the 31st of Dec. 2008 my older sister died. This is the first death of a close loved one since i have been shown what little bit has been given to my understanding the truth about hell, the immortal soul, and the true love of God and the plan He has for His creation. i do and will miss her beyond being able to tell with words, the void is there and words cannot define that emptiness.
Some how the thursday of each week seemed to be the day that we always seemed to talk, either over the phone or i went to her home to yak away at whatever came up. One thursday(about 2 or 3 months ago) i went to her home with an agenda to let her know a "little" about my new found beliefs(we were reared in a "hellfire and brimstone" type of a baptist church. i did not go into a lot of detail of this info that had been revealed to me and to my surprise she did not have an attitude of me "going to hell" for not believing the trash that we were taught when we were growing up, instead she listened to what i pointed out to her. She even said onetime about a point i brought up was that now that made since to her, and she said that what little bit i had shown her give her lots to think about.
I need to regress here for a moment: during the memorial service, for the first time during a service for a deceased one, i felt good about the fact that my sister was no longer in misery and she was sleeping until the Lords' return to fullfill the promise to raise us on the last day. i have adopted the idea that the end of this life is not "goodbye", but it is "see ya later", so i will see her later when God is all in all.
Now for the rest of the reason for this post: one of my sisters' daughters has approached me and told me that her mom told her "you need to get with my brother and talk, he makes you think and has good things you need to know". i don't know if my sisters' daughter will be receptive to these truths as my sister was to the few i shared but since she has shown an intrest in what i think about things i will share (i usually don't offer, but wait for the invitation to speak) so now i am being torn about which way to start off, either with the "immortal soul" rubbish or the rubbish about "eternal torment" or if i should start off with something else. i know that whatever i start with needs to be milk and not meat.
It is this whirlwind of thoughts swirling about that i am praying to God over and i ask, for my like minded brothers and sisters to remember me in their prayers that Gods' will to be done in this matter.
Gods' blessings to all
Bud
mharrell08:
Hello Bud,
First, praise the Lord for the peace of mind he has given you regarding your sister. You are truly blessed indeed as many struggle with this concept.
If you would like to start simple, try the Foundation Truths bible study from Feb '08. Transcript (http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,6452.0.html) & Audio (http://bible-truths.com/audio/Bible%20Study%2002-03-08.mp3).
One of the 1st points that Ray makes in this study is how this is a simplistic approach to overcome all the contradictions the church teaches. As Ray says, stick with these spiritual truths and build from there...let these scriptures be your foundation and you will not fail in gaining understanding for you and your niece. This will help you both as you move on to more 'meat'.
Hope this helps,
Marques
OBrenda:
Hi Bud,
I would submitt to then start with "No Eternal Hell".
Then the eventual Salvation of ALL!
Then the Sheol/dead immortal soul rubbish....If someone first is presented that we are "dead with no immortality" it may be scary to our carnal mind.
You are an inspiration of the way you are handling your loss.
Warm Hugs,
Brenda
aqrinc:
Hi Bud,
My condolence on the death of your Sister, she is now at asleep. You will miss her a lot but you
now know the truth about the dead; which we all will be one day until Jesus Christ Returns For
His Elect. In the last 3 years we lost several loved ones to death; thankfully i never thought they
were in hell. I did not know for sure where they were but did understand a Loving God will not be
a sadistic torturer. When i first got to BT website and read (The Letter To John Hagee) my first
reaction was (Aha I knew it) then i read (You Fools You Hypocrites) and just kept reading. Now
even though i will miss their company there is a joy that they cannot be touched by this physical
world any longer and we will meet again. Peace in your Heart Brother and Love for Our Lord Jesus
Christ, Who Has Made This a Reality For Us All.
I have 7 brothers and 2 sisters, my wife had 8 sisters and 3 brothers. We have a lot of Living and
Dying to contend with until Jesus Returns. Come to look at it that is a lot of People for me to visit
during the future Aions and after the Aions. ???
Concerning your niece, just be her uncle and do not try to convert or change her. If it is God's Will
that He Call's her, He will give you the words to say at the exact time He is Ready. Until then be
the most loving uncle you have ever been. :)
That's my 2 cents worth, hope it has value for you.
In His Love and Grace.
george. ;D
Amrhrasach:
--- Quote from: DizzyD on January 07, 2009, 05:05:41 PM --- i do and will miss her beyond being able to tell with words, the void is there and words cannot define that emptiness.
Gods' blessings to all
Bud
--- End quote ---
And understandably so.
May God comfort you and all in your family.
Gary
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