Thoughts on Life

Last Monday on Labor Day, a friend of mine died of a massive heart attack. He was 38 years old and had no health problems. He and his family have been attending our church the past few months. He was one of the best people I have ever known becuase he was so caring and concerned about others. You will never meet a nicer person. As I've reflected on his life and knowing him, I was reminded again of the shortness of life. Death is no respecter of persons and it stinks. I hate it! It robs families of parents and kids and grandparents and so on. It comes with no warning. But then again, life is always full of surprises, some good and some bad. I know that in this life there are no easy answers to situations like these. I wish there were, but sometimes I'm glad I don't know the answers to these questions because I might not be able to handle it. I'm sure I will ask God when I get to Heaven "why?" Maybe then I will understand and appreciate it. Until then, I still have my questions but I must trust God. I must believe that He knows the beginning from the end and has a purpose to everything under the sun. God, I don't won't christian cliches and platitudes and pat answers. I want to know that there is a purpose for everything under the sun. May it be so in the life of this dear family who lost a husband and father this week!