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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 4:06 pm
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 5:09 pm
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 5:55 am
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 11:23 pm
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 12:15 am
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I love this Psalm. Iunno, even when I was an atheist, I liked it, so many it will bring you some solace.
Quote: Psalm 23The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This life does suck, because it is riddled with death, disease, and destruction. I know the death of a loved one, especially a grandmother, is a hard thing to deal with. When I lost my grandma to cancer when I was 16, I was a mess. Since my dad was never in my life, she was like a parent to me and it hurt so much that she died and I missed her terribly.
But iunno. Ever since I became a Christian, I just have a more positive look on things like that. Sure, I still hurt, and yeah, I still miss loved ones who have died. However, I believe with everything that my loved ones who loved God are now dwelling in his presence, pain free, and He is great and mighty to serve them, save them, and wipe away every tear. Heaven's awesome. It's not portrayed as some cloudy place where everyone becomes fat and gets a diaper. And I am so happy to know in my heart that God has prepared a place for all of my loved ones who loved him, and that he prepares a place for me.
It's the only reason I can now have no fear in death nor dying. I don't fear it. In fact, in a way (and especially on some days) I look forward to it because this world can downright seem like hell.
I know you're an atheist and I know you're probably thinking everything I said was BS, but I dunno. I just felt like sharing. smile
I hope this time is not bad for you and your family, and I will keep you in my prayers.
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