Monday, May 25, 2015

Death and Our Fears


This was written several years ago after being challenged by Jerry Browning.  It is for all who have lost a loved one at any time.  It is meant to be a service of worship, but for this, I have taken all my headings out.  I do hope this will bring those who need it comfort.

Come and see,
Come, bring your grief
And fear of death
And here lay them down
To let God help
And comfort you.

The hand of God
Is here to help us all
If we will turn again
For help and comfort.
Come near, and let us pray:

Oh God,
We are so fearful
And will not see
That you are
Always near us.
Death comes to all,
But we fight
And turn away,
Afraid of what
We cannot see.
Forgive us
That we do not see
That your love
Will see us through.
Forgive us
That we do not understand
That beyond the death
That we see
Is another, better life
For all of us.
Help us all
To learn to more fully
Trust you
And your love for us.


God is near,
Waiting for us;
Forgiving and loving us
Always.

Our God is greater
And stronger than death.
We need not fear
The end of the life
That we know,
For God is always near us,
Holding us up and loving
Every one of us,
Ready to give to all
A better life that lasts
Forever.

Go from here,
And do not fear.
Remember that God
Is always near you,
Ready to help
And to love you.

Be at peace,
And remember:
God loves you;
Always!


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