Scared of death. . .

[PhantomMullet24]

I'm not particularly scared of my own death, I guess. . .

But I know for sure that I'm terrified of my mum or dad dying, or my boyfriend dying. My granddaddy passed away in september, then a friend of mine committed suicide not 3 weeks later. So I'm a tad scared of death lately. . . I guess I just dwell on it too much. . .

 

[thepianist]

I'm not particularly scared of my own death, I guess. . .

But I know for sure that I'm terrified of my mum or dad dying, or my boyfriend dying. My granddaddy passed away in september, then a friend of mine committed suicide not 3 weeks later. So I'm a tad scared of death lately. . . I guess I just dwell on it too much. . .

Well, I'll be honest with you dear.....it's quite normal for we human beings to fear death because it is an unknown. Guess you could say that I was afraid of death (more than I am now) when my Daddy passed away seven and a half years ago.

One question I must ask you. Have you ever accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour? That's the most important thing you will answer during your entire lifetime - it determines where you will spend eternity.

I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was a 9 year old little girl. There have been many times over the years that I have doubted my salvation.....just frankly was afraid I didn't have it. When Daddy died, it was something ever so special. We were there with him in the room at the nursing home...and I'm not even sure if he really knew we were. His eyes stayed closed the majority of the evening. He spoke only once and his voice was sure and strong, he didn't open his eyes and was NOT speaking to anyone in that room, at least that we could see. Daddy knew this person, because he didn't ask who they were. He said one sentence/question...."Where are we going?" It was maybe 15 or 20 minutes later that he was gone. He had left with the Lord......that's who came to get him! His passing was one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through, yet in a way it was a very peaceful experience. Reassuring in a way. At the age of 37, I realized that Jesus Christ was VERY real, and so is the salvation which He offers every person on this earth.

Do I still fear dying? Somewhat. I would be a liar if I said that I didn't. One thing I can say, without a doubt, I know that my Lord will come for me just like He did for Daddy....not because I'm his daughter, but because I know Jesus. I know that I will go to heaven. What I would say that I would still fear is the experience of dying itself, because it is an unknown. As far as my destination is concerned, that was settled many years ago....I definitely don't fear where I'm going.

I hope and pray that you will look below this post where I have put the way to heaven, and that if you've never accepted Jesus into your heart, you will do it. Please remember, it is not a church or denomination that gets a person into heaven, it is ONLY their relationship with Jesus Christ that matters.

 

[PhantomMullet24]

I've been saved for years, but have really been striving to get closer to God in the past 2 years. . .

God was really with me through my granddaddy's death, and through Katie's death. But still, it wasn't a pleasant experience and it scares me to lose anyone else

 

[thepianist]

I've been saved for years, but have really been striving to get closer to God in the past 2 years. . .

God was really with me through my granddaddy's death, and through Katie's death. But still, it wasn't a pleasant experience and it scares me to lose anyone else

Well, praise the Lord that you know where you are going! That's wonderful, dear.

I understand not wanting to lose anyone else in death. Death is a robber and the grief can be just almost impossible to deal with. There's really nothing better about getting older either.....that just means there are more of our loved ones leaving us behind. Guess, all we can do is accept death since it is a normal experience of life....I realize that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. I just wonder how people make it through grief without having Jesus in their heart....that's something I don't think I could handle. You will be in my prayers dear. May our Lord bless you with that peace and comfort that only He can supply for you.

 

[Butterfly418]

Hi there,

I can identify a little with where you are at right now. I think that part of this may be a part of the grieving process. For me, it is that having recently lost my darling dad, I am terribly afraid of anything happening to someone else who is close. I want to gather everyone up and keep them all safe, but I am trying to trust that God knows what He is doing and the timing for all of our lives - maybe Psalm 139 would help a little here?

I can imagine it must be even worse when someone committed suicide, though - have you been able to have someone to talk things over with?

Blessings,

Butterfly418

 

[justafayes]

Well, I'll be honest with you dear.....it's quite normal for we human beings to fear death because it is an unknown. Guess you could say that I was afraid of death (more than I am now) when my Daddy passed away seven and a half years ago.

One question I must ask you. Have you ever accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour? That's the most important thing you will answer during your entire lifetime - it determines where you will spend eternity.

I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was a 9 year old little girl. There have been many times over the years that I have doubted my salvation.....just frankly was afraid I didn't have it. When Daddy died, it was something ever so special. We were there with him in the room at the nursing home...and I'm not even sure if he really knew we were. His eyes stayed closed the majority of the evening. He spoke only once and his voice was sure and strong, he didn't open his eyes and was NOT speaking to anyone in that room, at least that we could see. Daddy knew this person, because he didn't ask who they were. He said one sentence/question...."Where are we going?" It was maybe 15 or 20 minutes later that he was gone. He had left with the Lord......that's who came to get him! His passing was one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through, yet in a way it was a very peaceful experience. Reassuring in a way. At the age of 37, I realized that Jesus Christ was VERY real, and so is the salvation which He offers every person on this earth.

Do I still fear dying? Somewhat. I would be a liar if I said that I didn't. One thing I can say, without a doubt, I know that my Lord will come for me just like He did for Daddy....not because I'm his daughter, but because I know Jesus. I know that I will go to heaven. What I would say that I would still fear is the experience of dying itself, because it is an unknown. As far as my destination is concerned, that was settled many years ago....I definitely don't fear where I'm going.

I hope and pray that you will look below this post where I have put the way to heaven, and that if you've never accepted Jesus into your heart, you will do it. Please remember, it is not a church or denomination that gets a person into heaven, it is ONLY their relationship with Jesus Christ that matters.

What a beautiful testamony! My dad was hunting in 93,, he knew his arteries was blocked.. tuesday night he had a dream and told my nephew the next morning what he saw,, he said Jesus with one hand outstretched and the other holding a dove motioning for him to come... he got his buck that day,, then he went home... he had a heartattack... God intervened our grief,, a peace took over after the shock,, (we had prayed) God's strength walked and talked through us to be able to do the necessary things,,, a joy in knowing he passed from life to life,,, we ended up comforting those coming to pay respects instead of them comforting us.. wow!! I still cry for him sometimes.. just selfishness I guess.. with grandbabies now and wishing he could see this or that with us... I used to lay my head on my daddy's chest and he would stroke my hair.. now,, I can lay my head on Jesus' chest and HE strokes my hair... love in the Lord,, Faye

but there is nothing like knowing dad is with Jesus.. enjoying eternity,, walking the streets of gold,, showing my grand daughter the trees the birds the deer...

 

[ellieberrie]

I know what you mean about not being scared of your own death but of your loved ones, I feel the same way! I kind of feel guilty about it becouse I know I`m being a little selfish, I know thier going to a better place with more love than this old world has, But I`m going to miss them, its my loss I`m crying for not thiers. What can I say I`m only human and I love my family selfishly!~God bless