Prayers needed

Graybeard and family,
Hope this helps to focus on the truth of our faith. Quote from Ray C.Stedman.
"What is your view of your approaching death? Do you have some sense of anticipation about it, with the awareness that beyond death is the final explanation of all the unanswered, unexplained questions of life? I became a Christian when I was 11 years old. Like all young boys, I faced life then with mixed feelings of both anticipation and dread. Now, as I near the end, I can say that looking ahead is a time filled with happy anticipation that God is going to answer all the questions which I have had to leave unanswered, because the full meaning of this present experience will never be brought out until death intervenes. Then will come all the answers, abundantly, satisfyingly, fully.

"That is the Christian perspective of life. If we succumb to the empty view of the worldlings around us we too will find ourselves all ajitter, frustrated, feeling bitter, angry and upset with our circumstances. But these words call us to the realization that the meaning of life can never be found by trying to solve all the problems. Rather, it is by trust in the Living God, who knows what he is doing and is working out his strange purposes through our existence, teaching us all we need to know as we go on through, so that our eyes should reflect the peace of God and our hearts respond with joy at the promises that await fulfillment yet to come."

181 posted on 10/31/2006 2:45:27 PM PST by DelRoy

Graybeard! I don't know how I missed this thread. I am SO sorry for you and your family. Please know that you all are in my prayers.

182 posted on 11/02/2006 1:38:58 PM PST by pollyannaish

Prayerful bump for safe travel and for solace in bereavement.

183 posted on 11/05/2006 12:33:21 PM PST by conservatism_IS_compassion (The idea around which liberalism coheres is that NOTHING actually matters except PR.)

Our hearts are with you

dalereed& sheryle

184 posted on 11/05/2006 8:14:18 PM PST by dalereed

I'm so sorry. Just sent a prayer. Vaya con Dios.

185 posted on 11/05/2006 8:17:10 PM PST by skr (We cannot play innocents abroad in a world that is not innocent.-- Ronald Reagan)

I am very sorry, Graybeard. What a shock for your daughter, for you and for your SIL's parents. May the good Lord hold you close and comfort you all.

186 posted on 11/05/2006 8:22:27 PM PST by Exit148 (Founder of the Loose Change Club. Every nickle and dime counts!!)

My prayers are with you and your family. What a shock this must be. May God give you all comfort.

187 posted on 11/05/2006 8:34:49 PM PST by ladyinred (RIP my precious Lamb Chop)

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