can anyone relate i recently had a friend who passed away in a bad car accident. now I'm terrified of dieing.

Answer 1

As with the couple above I am also one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I can not understand the grief you are feeling for the loss of your friend because it has not happened to me.

You are probably saying "Not another Bible thumper" Far from it. Jesus said we should love our neighbors as ourselves. I know that were I to experience the loss of a friend or loved one I would want someone to show that they care.

Your question shows that you are asking for help. The link below will take you to an article entitled "When Someone You Loves Dies"

Please read the article. I know it has helped many people that I have given it to. May it bring you peace and calm your fears.

A simple heart felt prayer to Jehovah will bring you much relief.

Answer 2

I can relate, I too lost my best friend in a horrible car accident. She and her sister had went to Arkansas to pick up another friend and on their way back home a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into them causing the car they were in to burst into flames Everyone one in the car lost their lives that day and I was left with this crippling fear of dying but now I don't worry so much you see I had to learn not to dwell on the past because my friend left behind 3 beautiful children that I had to help get over the loss of their mother. And i had to face the fact that when God gets ready for you he is going to take you regarless if your ready or not so now I live with the motto Get busy living because death will come soon enough.

Answer 3

I believe that even in really hard times when it feels like stuff is out of place, like losing someone, God has an idea in mind. Whether it was time for that friend to be with Jesus or if someone was not obidient and made God change the plans around, i believe God will give you or someone else a lesson or knowledge from this that He may have meant to do some other way. It's kind of hard to explain, but I just know in my heart that God knows exactly what He's doing and there will always be something right through Him. We just need to continue listening and obeying.

Answer 4

I am truly sorry for your loss. Several years ago a close friend of my husband and I nearly died in a car accident as well (he was hospitalized for about 3 months, suffered severe head injuries). I don't know where you stand as far as faith goes, but (at least to me), death is not something to fear. God will take care of you, and knows when it is your time to go. Aside from that, death is inevitable for everyone, and fearing it will only take away from the life you have left to live. Try to enjoy the time you have left, and not worry about what is to come. Feel free to email me if you need to talk. I wish you the best.

Answer 5

I sympathize with your loss and hope that you overcome the grief. I know the wounds never fully heal, but they become managable over time. In answer to your question about dying, what is it that you really fear? If death is just the cessation of all neurological processes and the end of existence, then you have nothing to fear. But I believe that this experience has struck deeper, and made you question the very meaning of your existence. Know this: That the purpose of your existence was to freely enjoy the good world which the Lord created, but we (as sinners) have turned our backs on him. The Good News is that through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ we can escape the death that is sin and live forever in Him.

Answer 6

I completely understand. I have had several friends/acquaintances die in car accidents at a young age. It has made me extremely nervous about driving, especially driving other people around; if I kill myself ok, but I don't want to kill anyone else. In fact, I've even had a couple of panic attacks over the driving issue. It's normal to worry about death when it's all around you. We just have to keep in mind that we all have our time. Just live your life to the fullest and try not to worry about what you can't control. Just be always be cautious and that's all you can do. :)

Answer 7

I understand completely. I have been thinking of death for the past few months. But, what we need to know, it is not that we fear death, it is that we fear being alone when we die. It is a cycle of life that we all must go thru. We have to make the most of our lives, give to those who need, and live life to the fullest. I have been thinking of getting therapy for it, but what is that gonna do, I'll be out a few hundred dollars a month. But, one thing is, we are never alone. We will have past family and friends to help guide us on to the next life. I hope this helps you.

Answer 8

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

The only reason you should fear dying, is if you havn't accpeted Jesus as your savior yet.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:16-18

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
only Gen 22:2

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Answer 9

Please go to http://www.watchtower.org

My husband and I are Jehovah's Witnesses. He lost his brother two years ago in a motorcycle accident. It is hard to lose a loved one, and although we know we will see them again, it does not keep us from grieving (John 5:28, 29; 11:35; Revelation 21:3, 4).

Answer 10

I'm sorry to hear this...

It is natural for you to be scared now...

If you truly commit your life to Christ eh can take away any fear you have.

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For a brief explanation of the gospel (of salvation through Jesus Christ), see http://www.godsci.org/gs/new/essence.html

I used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ (e.g., see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html ).

Cordially,
John