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A Time to Mourn" From the Oneplace Team..."There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven -- A time to give birth and a time to die; ... A time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance." Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
One of God's purposes for our lives is to enjoy them, but it is not the ONLY purpose. Facing the realities of life opens us up to receive wisdom, which includes maturity. We have to take the good with the bad, and say like Job, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
Contemplating our lifespan, the limits of our dreams and aspirations -- things that matter most in life -- can make us melancholic and sober. But, as Christians, we have an eternal and Godly point of view, which is an eternal one. Because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice, death itself has been conquered. No longer do we have the fear of eternal death that once hung over us. We will miss our loved ones who have gone on, but we know where they are and we will see them again. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15
Suffering is simply a fact of life. In sickness and disease, we experience physical suffering. In trials and tribulations, we experience mental and emotional suffering, but Revelation 21:4 states that in heaven "neither shall there be any more pain." In John 14:1, Jesus states, "Let not your hearts be troubled." We can be at peace since we are assured that in heaven there will be no more sorrow. (Revelation 21:4)
Death causes great heartache when losing someone very dear and mourning is part of dealing with that loss; however, Jesus promises in Matthew 5:4 that those who mourn will be comforted. He promises us that He has a place prepared for us once this life is over. (John 14:1-4)
As children of God, the moment we close our eyes in death, we will be instantaneously transported into the presence of God