The 23rd Psalm

The 23rd Psalm

In most areas of life we rely to one extent or another upon ourselves. Upon our own will and strength, upon our intellect, our family and friends.

But in death we are powerless. Whether we face our own death or that of a loved one, when the time comes there is nothing we can do about it. How lonely it must be if we face death alone, with only our own strength to rely upon.

Many times over the years I have taken comfort in the above passage. In it we find the promise that God is with us and watching over us. If we take time to be with him in life, he is there to give us strength and comfort when we face death. We need not face anything alone!
abstractmind: 10/22/2005 12:37 AM
powerful words and good message grizzy
wildorbit3200: 10/22/2005 7:06 AM
Grizz,

Thank you so much for these words. They were very comforting to me this morning. I am comforted to know that my Brother did not die alone. I was there with him through all of his pain and suffering. It is also comforting to know that I have friends that think about me. My Brother was a great guy. The streets destroyed his life and he caved in to the evil of drugs. He is finally out of his pain and suffering. God Bless You Grizz...and God Bless My Brother Tom.
ibangle: 10/22/2005 11:34 AM
Amen.
mrsray: 10/30/2005 2:34 AM
I read this passage over my mother as she died in a horrible hospital bed. She was brain damaged from a stroke caused by her diabetes and the doctors said would never be herself again. I dont think she was saved that she knew Jesus as her savior. She was unable to speak but as I read this she cried. We had to make the choice to put her on machines for the rest of her life or give her to Jesus. I was the only one in my family strong enough to face the decision. To this day my father will yell at me, you killed your mother. She died on Mother;s day. I guess this passage means different things to different people. Odd that my husband finds comfort when I find ejmptiness and sorrow. I love you grizz.
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