I'm dying from a horrible illness (Pulmonary Fibrosis). I'm now afraid of death because I KNOW that when I pass from this body, I will be in the presence of God. Fantasy I think not.
NOT
I’m sorry to hear this and I did just pray for you and your family.
A huge hurdle, IMO, is to see and take things just as they are.
‘As men begin to arouse themselves from slumber, they start to see their own life as a metaphor;
for what, specifically, is unclear, but they feel most assured that their individual existence is
but a metaphor for something greater.
Then as they become able to actually arise from their bed of distraction and step out
of their darkened room into the natural light, metaphors and allegories disappear
in the splendor of everyday things just as they are.’
‘One man says that all of his metaphysical efforts and studies are finally beginning to pay off,
and with such intensity and with such magnitude that on some mornings he is able to stand free
in the middle of the room, holding on to nothing – and put on his socks without falling over and
hurting himself!’
I am joined in earnest prayer for you, dear Coldwater Creek!
I have kept you in my prayers regularly and will continue to do so, FRiend.
If you believe that Jesus died so that our sins may be forgiven, then you should not be afraid. I believe that God is a loving Father. Just as we love our children. He is so much greater than us and I am sure knowing our hearts, I would think he wouldn’t leave you out in the cold.