my grandfather died yesterday morning im about 600 miles away i have no car and no money but i know my great aunt will lend it to me BUT i asked god should i stay or up there because financially it is a little hard. And i got a sign to stay but i could not bear to not go what do i do?????
2006-11-15 04:32:25 · 18 answers · asked by nicole51304 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i opened my message bible and right there was a paragraph and the caption said your business is life not death. Maybe im wrong is this a sign it said " a follower said master excuse me for a couple days i have my fathers funeral to take care of" Jesus refused first things first your business is life not death follow me pursue life" Im i wrong or is this a sign????
2006-11-15 04:44:43 · update #1
Go if God provides a way for you to go. I believe it is important for you to go. God can provide the finances easily.
Just ask God the Father in the name of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus loves you and family is important. I don't feel it in my spirit that God doesn't want you to go.
Did you pray to your Heavenly Father in Spirit & Truth? Love rejoices in the Truth. Can you rejoice in your spiritual prayer to go to your grandfathers funeral, & claim to God out loud in Spirit? The devil will/can throw false signs your way. What do you feel in your own spirit in Christ?
2006-11-15 04:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfathers death, I know it must be very painful for you. I was thinking about some options for you to think about.
First, make it a matter of prayer to God. If you are very close and want to be there for your family you can find a way. Perhaps you could ask a close friend that has a car to take you there. Maybe you could contribute to the gas it takes. Do you attend a place of worship? Talk to someone there with responsibility or perhaps an older woman there who could advise you. If all efforts fail you could call and speak with those who are close to you and give your support in that way. If everything you do fails rest assured that your heavenly father knows your heart and that you have done the best you can. You can rest assured that one day you can have the opportunity to see your grandfather again.
"The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life."—John 5:28, 29.
Here is a link you might enjoy:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/we/index.htm
Also a quote from a site I will include related to what you stated about signs:
God condemns seeking help through spiritistic practices. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12; 2 Kings 21:6) That is flirting with the enemy, forming an alliance with God's betrayers! Consulting a horoscope, inquiring of a tribal medicine man, or dabbling in any superstitious practice would mean allowing the wicked spirits to control the decisions you make in your life. It is tantamount to joining in their rebellion against God.
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002/8/1/article_02.htm
2006-11-15 12:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by research woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something tells me that you have a good intuition...to stay put.
Staying where you are now might be the best option, for your best interest, your safety, and probably there are things that needs your special attention than going somewhere else.
Better not to push your luck, and stay where you are now.
Human being death is something to be thankful, at least, he can rest well now from the chaotic physical world, especially a grandfather who had lived fully well his life on earth, witnessed the beauty of God`s creations, succeeded in raising his own family, and probably is the wise counsel for his whole generations. The only questionable problem for now...is...did he lived his life on earth according to God`s words and counsel.
If you don`t know that... is he very close to God...or not...
So you better spend your anxious moment (deciding to go on funeral or not) by quickly praying to God that your grandfather`s sins be forgiven and be joyously accepted in His hands. Do this the whole day, everyday until you`re tired of it.
Who knows, if God hears your prayers for your grandpa and GRANT you your wish because you are a good girl to the Almighty Father.
2006-11-15 13:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by ServantOfTheMostHigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, do not think to much about God, he is to large for our minds
See the obvious, your aunt offered you to loan to get to the funeral. Well do so. And if you do not have much money, i am quite sure that you belong to a community. Go to the priest and tell him about your situation. I am quite sure he knows ways to support you through the community. This is was christianity is about. There will be always helping hands who will give you what you need, and maybe some old people have some work to do, where you can earn some extracash.
And if you are addicted to internet, sell something at ebay. There are always ways that God opens to you, but you can waiste all your life to think about if God did it or not. Just do it.
2006-11-15 12:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I missed my grandmothers funeral due to a job and I really regret it now. My grandmother lived out of state and I worked a job that I was working between 6 and 7 days a week 10 hours a day. I had just started there and believe it or not they told me if I left i was still on my 90 day probation period and it would be held against me. I should have just left anyways cause if some company feels that way when it involves family it's not worth working for them.
2006-11-15 12:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God already told you to honour your parents, which includes your grandparents. So if you can go, then go. God is not in the business of giving signs, especially when He has already given you a teaching in His Word that you can follow.
Your aunt will lend you the money? That's a "sign" for you.
You will really wish some day you had gone.
2006-11-15 12:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the only thing that needs to be decided here is what it means to you to be there for the funeral and to be with your family.
I am not one to look for "signs" in a situation, as much as the leading of the Holy Spirit in a situation. Therefore, if you feel the Holy Spirit is guiding you in a particular direction, follow it.
2006-11-15 13:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Albritton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure what your sign to stay was but if I were you I would go.
God loves you and will be with you where ever you go and whatever you do. walk in faith and borrow the money, things will work out in the end and his death is final you wont get a second chance to pay your respects so do it now!!
ps sorry for your loss
2006-11-15 12:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by GAgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you loved your grandfather, but if you can not go than you just say a prayer for him. i am sure that your granfather loved you very much and he loves you still and this doesn't matter that could not go to him. but if you have the chance to go, if your great aunt can lend you some money than you better go..
2006-11-15 12:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by anthony 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were close to your Gran father at all then you should go if it is at all possible.A part of the grieving process is saying good bye and if you don't go then you will always fill bad that you didn't.
2006-11-15 12:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by Fork66 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋