Normally we do not like to think about death.
We would rather think about life.
Why reflect on death?
When you start preparing for death
you soon realize
that you must look into your life now...
and come to face the truth of your self.
Death is like a mirror
in which the true meaning of life
is reflected.
- Sogyal Rinpoche -
Today(18 Oct) I received an unexpected message...that one our brothers in Christ left us on his 22nd. even though we have only known each other for a short time, but we shared a lot of memories as the servant of God...may his soul rest in peace and may his family be blessed and be strengthen by the Lord to endure the lost of their loved one. I heard the story that his death is unnatural (not by disease or accident)...it's maybe by someone doing...oh my God how could someone do that to other people...I really cannot accept this..but the judgement is not for me to do, it's the Lord who will judge them accordingly..Job 34:11 He repays a man for what he has done; he brings upon him what his conduct deserves..Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve."
Today also I think a lot of things...about my death, my life, my family...agree with me that you also thinking the same when you in this situation (receive unexpected news that your friend is dead). Death, we cannot predict when it will come to us, death is like the thief or the robber...they wont tell you when will they rob your house. If they do so..of course you will be ready with the alarm, the guard or call the cops, right? then, death is one of the unpredictable thing in life...it maybe comes tonight, or maybe tomorrow, perhaps next week or next year. And in our belief (Christian catholic) the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ and the judgement day or doomsday is also same as death/the thief who gonna rob your house...it's unpredictable. and all that we can do is BE READY & BE PREPARED spiritually, physically, mentally, psychologically...Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."..as you can see the sign already shown..the war, the destruction...but we should not be afraid for the days to come, what we need to be afraid is 'our sins', that's is the biggest horror of all. Indeed, we human are weak, always fall into temptation and lead us into self destruction. Pray and turn to the Almighty and Merciful Lord, He is always there waiting for us and lift us when we falls. God will gives us strength and healing. Amen.
a lot of things happen to me this week...mostly i can say it is a bad thing...being hurt internally, felt betrayed by those who are dear to me. how would you feel when you are trying to advise one of you friend when they do bad thing, and I mean very bad thing...and some of your friend doesn't support you...are they worth to be called friend to us and to the one who do wrong...I don't think so, because in my opinion true friend will bring good thing to you and won't let you fall in any evil thing, they will try their best to save you...being together is not the only meaning of true friendship...I know, true friend is not easy to find. Being honest may not get you a lot of friends but it'll always get you the right ones, yeah that's the formula. Don't be Afraid to Speak Your Mind, True Friends Will Still Love You. You don't need too many people to be happy, just a few REAL ones who can appreciate.
and I agreed with the opinion that said respect determines a whole lot in a relationship; in a couple, friendship and also in family...if you have no respect to others, then your are the abuser of the relationship...
here, in this post I also reflect on myself...hehe I think I'm not a very true friend also ~~sometimes~~^^..sometimes i afraid to speak my mind, but sometimes I'm to harsh when I speak or giving advise to other people..of course, nobody perfect heee...we have our own weakness, but at least we try to do things perfectly and in a good way...most people also think that I'm carefree and open minded that I wont care what they say or what they do...haha you are wrong my friend, I have my limit...sometimes I just remain silent when you said the unnecessary words because the situation is not suitable for me to speak. But I not the kind of girl who will let your abuse the limit. You wanna do bad thing, don't let it affect other people. Just let yourself be ruin if you really choose to be the one. And to all my friend (if you accidentally read this), who we are, what we gonna do, who is our true friend, either you want to ruin your life or have a respectful life...it is really your choice.
wow, I'm really emotional today...just that..a lot of things happen..and I always keep most things in my mind and heart. It becomes heavier if I don't let it go. I don't really like to tell other people about my problem or my hatred. But, you know there is one person, the greatest in my life that not only me, but many other people who believe come to Him for peace of mind and heart. That's the Lord Jesus Christ. He is my true friend and my best friend. I will tell him everything.
haha enough with this mumbling...this week is a week to remember. what happen gonna be one of my bad memories. But I will never forget what I've learned through this nightmare..Thank you Lord for everything, for everything happen for a reason..teach me to understand.
Good night (^.^) sweet dream (^.^) have a good day tomorrow...just be happy because God is walking along with us...
Adios!
p/s long and serious entry...
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