"Death made me stronger"

Hello my lovelies , hope everyone Is doing okay ? Great stuff !
Today I'm actually going to be talking about something a little much closer to my heart, which I know can apply to many people. I've titled this blog post "Death made me stronger" and it sure did ! I hope you are encouraged by this message and God Bless you .

Growing up people died around me , however it was people that I never knew directly, so maybe it was my mums cousin that lived abroad or maybe an aunt who I last saw when I was like 10. But it was never someone I could openly say I knew. However on the 5th of November 2011 that all changed. My uncle K passed away, and I can honestly say that was the hardest time not just myself and my family, but also for my spiritual life. The first death to ever strike me fully, as in I just could not comprehend the idea or thoughts of why God would do such a thing, a man who knew and feared God, was my mothers best friend and most importantly my closest uncle. I began to wonder and think  that if God is as big as he says he is ... Why didn't he save the life of my uncle? It's always hard hearing the sudden death of a loved one, especially one which doesn't add up, someone who was fine in the morning, the afternoon ... And suddenly passed away in the evening. I questioned my journey with Christ and almost hit rock bottom. I then began to think about my mum, and if anything she needed me and my sisters more than anything to stay strong, so I prayed to God and although I was still hurt and distraught , I was still trying to give my mum the courage to stay on track and to remember that the plans that God has for us are plans of good and not of evil. (Jeremiah 29:11)

What I want us to understand is that Gods timing is different to our timing. As we see our lives in terms of years, God sees our whole life in less than a day. Why ? Before he formed us in our mothers womb he knew us. He set us apart and appointed us as prophets to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5)
Death is never an easy topic to talk about, if anything it is the scariest. Thinking of who will cry, what your funeral would be like .... All these crazy thoughts. But what I want you to remember is that a soul who has died in Christ is NOT DEAD, but is living eternally with their father, their creator, their lord ETERNALLY in HEAVEN.  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son and said those who believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) And I must
honestly say that is one of the he things that kept me going even after the death of my uncle. Because I knew that he left this earth in CHRIST, so there was no need for me to cry or grieve because he has left this earth to be with his creator and that it what I want you to go away with if you are still grieving a loved one who is now in eternal glory. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4)

Life is a journey and will always be, understand that we have a time of death, some earlier than we expected , some quicker than we expected, some that leaves us upset, sad and most importantly depressed. But remember that as long as you have Christ you have nothing to worry about. Pray that the Lord will strengthen you to cope with the loss of a loved one, pray that God will give the family of the loved one strength and also pray that you will see that person again when you get to heaven. That person who has stepped into glory and seen heaven feels no more pain, feels no more hurt but everlasting joy ! If you knew how much they were enjoying heaven , you wouldn't shed a tear ! Blessed are the dead that die in The Lord,  they will rest from their labour and their deeds will follow
them (Revelation 14:13) So keep your head high , stay strong and stay with Christ ! Not only is he the foundation of our lives but through him we receive eternal life , just like your loved one who died in Christ.

The Lord is your strength, hang in there and remember that heaven has gained a new angel.

In loving memory of
Uncle K, Mrs K and Pastor and Pastor Mrs I.

sairassecret
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