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FOR MY BELOVED FAMILY.
CONCERNING GRIEF AND THOSE LEFT Many people die suddenly, and those who were close to them often feel a sense of guilt if they were denied the opportunity of saying a last goodbye. As an example, and with regard to my own family, if it be the case that my spirit should leave this life first: Since my wife and two eldest sons showed so much genuine love to me in word and deed while I was alive on earth, but that absence from them should prevent us saying a last goodbye, the omission of this last act should not add to the sadness of my family at all. This is because of the thousands of unselfish loving kindnesses we did for each other when we were together. These were the important moments in our lives, and are of far greater value than any comforting words that may be spoken in the last moments of one's life. (Eccles 7:1-4 NEB). In addition, is the knowledge that we will live together again in more pleasant abodes as faithful ones who have a guaranteed hope of a spirit afterlife; one of far greater quality and value than this short lifespan with all its misery, trials and tribulations. I speak of the promise of our Lord of an everlasting spirit life in paradise, the complete reality of peace and love that we as a family shall inherit because we conquered this wicked world by our faith. Our love and our loyalty to God has always been without hypocrisy, in accordance with our knowledge of God, His loving disciplines, and our active faith in Him. Thank you for your patience with us Heavenly Father. But as for those who have lived Godless lives and have not come to be known by Him, who do not care about the purpose of this life and their obligations to God while living in the flesh: When someone close to them dies they are left completely desolate. For it brings the realization of life without hope, reminding them of their own guilt, and the emptiness they feel whenever they think of their dead and their future without God. (2 Esdras 7:78-87 NEB). So I thank you for your love dear Father, and for the loving family you gave me. Of those remaining of my family, I would ask that they read the Lord's words in 2 Esdras 7:88-98 (NEB) concerning the seven appointed stages of joy awaiting "those who have kept to the way laid down by the Most High". 30/9/94. |
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