If death were to be upon you now, would you be ready?

Question

Should one look forward to death?
If death were to be upon you now, would you be ready?
Why?
Please rate the answers honestly.
Thank you.

Answer 1

Well, there are certainly a great deal of things that I would like to accomplish that I still haven't... But if the Lord is ready for me, I am likewise ready for Him.

Answer 2

Once, I saw this thing on PBS about this woman in her late 90's. She talked about how excited she was for death and how a new adventure was about to begin. She wasn't scared or sad at all, just looking forward to the unknown.
I really loved her outlook on life/death and I want to be like that. I found her optimism to be something that made the unknown look fun and mysterious.

I'd hope if death were upon me now, I'd be scared. I'm due to have a baby in 7 days and I wouldn't want to die today. I guess if I did, then there wouldn't be much I could do about it so I'd try to go out smiling.
I'd also hope that the people around me that I love would celebrate my life and not mourn my death.

Answer 3

The only reason to look forward to death is if you think what come safter that is better than what you have now. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, well the bird you have is life and if you throw that away for what may be something better then by all means you go ahead and do that. Personally im agnostic and its very much like yeah ive heard there are a few birds in that bush but I dont know it for myself and there is no point risking my bird just to find the bush is dead and empty. I hope u undertsand my metaphor and all, and no I am not ready nor do I ever think i shall be ready to die. I am too selfish and scared of what may or may not be. I dont know, no one truly does. Most have one faith or another but when it comes down to it, you only know what you do, and faith isnt knowing. Good luck in your quest.

Answer 4

My husband/soul mate/best friend died 8 years ago. I wanted to die, too!
I have always been very careful....obessive...to make sure that all my 'loose ends' are taken care of...my burial plot is bought and paid for, my funeral wishes are written out and with someone I trust and the money is all there for whenever the time comes.

However, I am not READY to go, yet! You just never know what might happen tomorrow....it might be good, it might be bad, it might even just be another boring day....but at least I get the opportunity to live it!

I do not want to leave my children and I am thankful that my parents are still alive and well and going strong at 82 and 86!

I have been fortunate enough to meet another wonderful man who loves me and with whom I am sharing my life! I thank God everyday for bringing this man to me...I also thank God for not taking me 8 years ago when I thought my world was over!

We do not know what death means to those who die...we only know what it means to those of us who are left to live. So, why be in a hurry...savor each day. Life can end very quickly...no point in rushing it.

I'm more than happy to be patient and wait for God to determine the right time for me.

Answer 5

I used to think that death was bad and the last thing that I wanted to do. After getting older and growing in my spirituality with God, I do not dread it. I have been through deaths of relatives, and latest one was my mother. She was older and ready to go, I finally realized that you have to let go of those that are hanging on for you and let them be with God. I whispered to her, to fly away now and be with God. That was the hardest thing, but I knew her life was over here on earth. As she passed away into heaven, I felt relief and peace for her. I creid uncontrollably, I knew I would miss her so much.

No, I do not fear dying, I think it is beautiful to be with God and in a real paradise. No one can visualize what is on the other side, but I know it is beautiful, and I do not dread it at all. God takes us when it is our time, and when He wants us in Heaven with him. I will look forward to it.

I had a dream that I went to Heaven, it was a vivid dream and in color. When I awoke I felt like I had gone some place and I saw and more than anything felt what it might feel like. It is between you and God, you go where you want to, and do the things you enjoy most. I was in a field, just gliding through it, the bluest water was running beside me, and I looked at a large rock, like small mountain. I stopped at an Inn, where there were girls with long flowing white dresses dancing. I remember the red roses above the door, and the cobble stones in the entrance. It was so relaxing and peaceful. It was like a vacation. I was not lonely although I was alone, I had God with me.

You get to do I think what makes you happy. It is much harder living, than dying. Most people who have near death experiences, do not want to come back. I think now, I am looking forward to it, and I thank God for allowing me to feel what it might be in Heaven.

Answer 6

If death were to be upon you now, would you be ready? Why?

I am ready to go to heaven, but I am not ready to die yet. I am not finished with my life's work. I am on the right path though.

Should one look forward to death?

I believe that after I am finished with my life's work I will look forward to my life after death.

Answer 7

I think Christians should look forward to death, because of where they're going.

Am I ready? Of course!! I went to my friend's funerals over the weekend, and it made me want to go to heaven. So I guess I'd say that I can't wait to go.

Answer 8

I sure wouldn't be too thrilled about it, but I'd have to be at peace with myself and accept it. I don't think I'm ready to leave just yet, but I am ready for whatever is on the other side.

Answer 9

Oh no, I would greatly fear it because I don't believe in god. The world got along great before me and will get along great after me.
I hope I helped some people or made some smile. I saw some beautiful sights and people.I'm happy.

Death is something we all face. When my time comes I hope I do it with grace and dignity.

Answer 10

very few people are truly ready for death. that's why we fight so hard to live. However, some people do look foreward to death, the elderly and people suffering pain for what seems like ages with no let up.