Philippians 1:22-23 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
There isn’t any reason for you to be scared of death if you’re a child of God and a born again Christian. In fact we should look forward to it…I do! I can’t wait to meet the lover of my soul….the one who died for me. I can’t wait to see my heavenly Father who loves me so much. Paul in the bible said it is far better to be with Christ! To be home with our Lord who has prepared a place for us… is so exciting!!!
Ain’t no reason ta be scared of death!
Last Friday I watched the homegoing service for Francis McClurkin (The mother of gospel singer Donnie McClurkin) and I could tell that she is going to sorely missed…but there was great joy because her loved ones know where she is. My wonderful mom made her transition …it will be 2 years February 10th. At first it hurt a lot when she left because we all missed her. My mom suffered greatly and I’m so glad she is pain-free right now. I’m so glad she is getting all the love and care from Her Lord and Savior.
Ain’t no reason ta be scared of death!
I’ve told my husband and my children that I want a true homegoing service with balloons and no flowers. I want a party, happiness, joy and excitement. I can’t wait to see my wonderful Savior. I love Him so so much and I’ve been trying to tell everybody about Him and I’m very excited to see God face to face. I want one of those New Orleans homegoings.
Ain’t no reason ta be scared of death!
I think that it will be an odd feeling when you know that you’re about to make the transition… whether it happens quickly or over a period of time…but I do know that the Holy Spirit will be with you at that time and He will help you in those very last moments. If fact any time you are facing any kind of trouble in your life….GOD IS RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! I believe He will even closer to you in the end and I’ve seen this in people who are getting ready for the transition. They have calmness and a peace. They want you to let them go because they can feel the love of God and it’s drawing them close to His side. The things of earth grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.
Ain’t no reason ta be scared of death!
While I’m still here on this earth…I want to be in a state of…. “Fruitful labor”! Doing everything I can to spread the good news of Jesus Christ so that others will have no reason to be scared to die. While I’m waiting to make my transition…. I am going to enjoy my time with my husband, children, granddaughter, family and friends. I’m going to walk with God everyday and build on my relationship with Him.
Message for today: Ain’t no reason ta be scared of death… not at all!!! (Unless you are not saved…born again…accepted and believe in Jesus Christ… I pray you are not…scared to death)
God Speaks I Listen 
Jan 28, 2013 @ 16:59:11
As a cancer survivor I faced death – in the past 12 yrs when I least expect it I get feelings of fear of the “unknown” – {I know it is Satan putting those thoughts in my head}, your article was a kiss from God, reminding me to not to afraid, but to live each day for Him. I especially like what you wrote: “I am going to enjoy my time with my husband, children, granddaughter, family and friends. I’m going to walk with God everyday and build on my relationship with Him.” I praise God all the time for using His servants to speak to us, thank you.
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Jan 29, 2013 @ 20:14:48
I thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It’s not easy being sick and having to face death. We deal with facing fear often but as you mature in the Lord and learn the lessons He teaches us…you learn to trust Him more and more and fear is NOT a factor much of the time. Think on good things…the bible says. Keep your mind on the promises of God. Remember all the past answered prayers….these are things I do. Thank you for sharing your story and …..God bless and keep you!
(Glad you’re here! 12 years!)
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Jan 29, 2013 @ 20:43:32
You are right “think on good things” I think of Peter Pan and always say “Think happy thoughts”! And of coarse nothing could better than thinking of our Lord! 😉
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Jan 27, 2013 @ 19:53:54
Tanya, this is so good. A long story I will make short. In my 40’s I was very sick with female issues. The devil kept telling me I was going to die and there were times I wanted to i felt so bad, but there was this Psalm 91: 16 that tell us we will live a long life with Jesus. But, I was afraid of death. When my father almost died 2.5 years ago I wasn’t ready for him to leave. Since that time, God has given me a sense of grace about it; and now, I am not afraid either like you. God is so amazing in how he takes our fears and somehow when we don’t even admit them, he gives us peace that passes all understanding. And it helps that Heaven has to be better than this!
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Jan 28, 2013 @ 08:46:17
It has surely been a process not being scared to die. The more you learn about our God…the more you are confident in Gods promises that God will never leave us or forsake us. We learn who He is and how powerful His is. We learn by the power of the Holy Spirit that all that the bible says is true and we have a great life waiting after these physical bodies cease to function. Only the devil wants us to be scared to die. God wants us to trust in Him and all of Gods motives are to bless us and give us a good life and an unbelievable afterlife. God is never out to scare us or distroy us. If one feels like that…..read the bible and pray. After you do that you will be like me and Cathy…at peace with anything that may come your way….life or death!
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Jan 28, 2013 @ 11:16:54
Amen sister! I can’t imagine not having eternal life with Jesus to look forward to.
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Jan 27, 2013 @ 11:34:52
Good one, Tanya! Yes, I really have trouble understanding people who say they’re God’s children but are constantly in a state of trying to stay here on earth. Not that anybody wants to die! Rather, that we live here while God wants us here, but we’re citizens of Heaven and will only find total fulfillment when we’re in our Lord’s presence.
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Jan 28, 2013 @ 08:26:00
“but we’re citizens of Heaven ”
This is the whole point Deb. You said is right!!! This is not our home!!!
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