I understand that nobody wants to talk about or even think about the subject of death. Its uncomfortable and scary but I have been going through a quarter life crisis lately. I don't know what it is but I can not stop thinking about death. It seems that people are just dropping like flies. I have lost a couple friends that I know personally in the past few months but even celebrities, sports stars and every one else seems to be dying.
I know as Christians we are not suppose to be scared but to be honest, Im terrified. Not just the way I will die (which will be peacefully in my sleep) but of what comes next. I am terrified of the unknown. I do have faith that I will be with my Father in Heaven someday but sometimes that faith is a little shook up. I cant even imagine not having a relationship with Jesus and thinking what comes after death. It goes to show how important it is for us to go out and tell others. (especially those we love.)
I might only be 27 but you just never know. Its a scary but I guess its part of life.
2 comments:
I totally feel yah. TOTALLY. You're still a newby to this area but I am sure you have heard about the tragedy our small town has been hit with. My last year of junior high, a close friend committed suicide and for the next four years, I reluctantly said goodbye to 13 friends who (in my opinion) left this earth way to soon.
Every kid that I grew up with is always nervous that their best friend will be next. We are so afraid but numb at the same time. It is almost like we aren't ever surprised when another friend passes away...the experience just fules our fear and God helps us to count it all joy.
With my health up and down, ER visits left and right, I know all to well that death is not avoidable and although I hate it so much that I have lost so many people, I know that God is working hard with the mess we've created down here. I guess I can only say that you are speaking directly to those who know this subject very well and if God was not as amazing as He is, there wouldn't be a single ounce of faith left in this town.
God Bless.
Can I sing at your funeral? I could even hum or sing the theme song for "24"..though I'm not even sure what that is...
I was looking to write something funny...don't know if that worked.
But seriously, you're not alone in your thoughts. I appreciate you approaching the subject of death. God knows our fears and I believe He is okay with our questions.
We serve a soverign God and though we don't understand all that goes on around us--we cling to the promise of knowing He does.
You're great Eric!
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