Brothers n Sisters in the Christian Faith of Jehovah's Witness?

Question

Please send to me all/ any scripture for comfort for the Mourning.
Only a year ago, I did alot of research after
my mother-in-law fell asleep in death.
I thoroughly believe in the Resurrection,
with every fiber of my being.
I have a Theocratic Library.
But, my head really hurts, from all the screaming n crying,
and I only slept about an hour.
Last nite 1 of my Very Best Friends, was shot n killed.

plz! bro & sis, help find this scripture...
"there is no greater scrifice, then that of laying down your life for your friends"

Answer 1

Oh, I'm so sorry!
*big hug for you*
:0)

Losing a loved one is incredibly painful, even if we do have the hope of the resurrection.

Maybe you feel like King David did when he mourned the loss of his close friend, Jonathan. Reading those verses will remind you that, like King David, if you throw your burden upon Jehovah He will sustain you.

John 5:28 is one of my favorite scriptures- just remember that your friend is asleep, and will wake up in a paradise very soon. Your job is to remain faithful to the end so you can be there to witness it!

If you need to talk please email me- I know what it's like to lose someone special.

Remember to lean on the ones in the Congregation, and to reach out if you need help. Busy yourself with theocratic activities and always turn to God's Word for comfort and hope.

Agape- I cry with you :0)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

May Jehovah, the God of all comfort, comfort you and the family of your dear friend. I have sent you an e-mail that includes the scriptures that has brought me the most comfort when I've lost loved ones in death Luke 20:37, Matthew 22L32 and Mark 12:26-27. These scriptures, along with John 5:28, show that, although they are asleep in death, our loved ones are alive in Jehovah's memory. Very shortly he will recreate them and we will be reunited with them.

Listen to the tapes/cds of the brochure When Someone You Love Dies. Along with the Bible tapes, these helped tremendously when I lost my mother. I could not concentrate enough to read myself. But having the tapes available 24/7 was a great help. Know that the thoughts and prayers of your brothers and sisters are with you.Our hearts ache for you.

Answer 4

Im sorry to hear about your loss...it is always a devastating and sad thing, esp when it is someone you are close to and love. I encourage you to read John 5:28, 29...about the future ressurection...(remember the ressurection hope is true...Jesus gave evidence of this in the past when he ressurected Lazarus and others-read the account in John 11 of how Jesus felt when Lazarus had passed away)...also think of the condition of the dead...it is as if they are in a deep sleep...they are resting...with no pain, no hurt, no feeling...at Eccl. 9:5, 6...Also if you do not have the publication..."What Does the Bible Really Teach"....i encourage you to obtain a copy...and look into chapters 6 and 7....they are wonderful and upbuilding...check it out on watchtower.org or visit a local congregation to obtain your copy(as you know our work is supported by voluntary donations...we do not charge for any of our literature which is all Bible based)....If you have any more questions...or just want to express any thing to me...just send me an email and i will get back to you...Meanwhile pray to Jehovah...pray pray pray...ask for his holy spirit to help you and comfort you...be true and express what is on your mind...and you WILL feel better...

Answer 5

Firstly, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. As long as you keep in mind the promises that Jehovah gives us about the ressurection and the New World, there is nothing to be anxious over, but that does not keep the pain from stopping.

So, all I can over you are some scriptures of comfort and prayer. Here are some scriptures to keep in mind:

1 Corinthians 15:26 - "As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing."
John 5:28 - "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice."
Proverbs 10:7 - "The remembrance of the righteous one is due for a blessing, but the very name of the wicked ones will rot."

You will be in my prayers.

Answer 6

I am so sorry to hear that my sister. Just remember that we have the Resurrection hope to look forward to. I know that this is a very difficult time for you my dear, but just remember that you have a family here for you, and that loves you. The scripture that gives me great comfort is Revalation 21:3, 4. I hope that everyones answers gives you comfort, there are a lot of good ones here for you. And just remember, there are more people here for you than all the negative influences out there, and even online. We all love you, you are our sister.

Answer 7

ok... wow... if you were right here next to me I give you the biggest bear hug... but let me get the family bible and I'll get you your scripture...
Jesus Is Taken Up Into Heaven
(verse 7-9)
"He said to them, 'You should not be concerned about times or dates. The Father has set them by his own authoirty. But you will recieve power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other.'
After Jesus said this, he was taken up to heaven. They (his disciples) watched until a cloud hid him from their sight."

I have another...

The Holy Spirit Comes At Pentecost
(verse 3-4)
"They (Jesus' disciples and believers) saw something that looked like tongues of fire. The flames seperated and settled on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak in languages they had not known before. The Spirit gave them the ability to do this."

I have no idea what's it's like to lose a best friend... but I hear it all the time. I really hope this works... it took me a while to find the right ones because the others didn't seem to fit.

Faith, hope and love... they are the most important parts of life. Keep your faith, you will be rewarded. Hope for tomorow, God will hear you. Love everyone, God will recognize you as his child.

Answer 8

in May of 2005 my wife of 11 years was diagnosed with cancer.
in November, after watching her for 24 hours a day every day enduring much pain and wasting away to a skeleton, she fell asleep in death.

the Scriptures I kept reminding myself of are:
Ecclesiastes 9:5
"For the living know that they die, and the dead know not anything, and there is no more to them a reward, for their remembrance hath been forgotten."
Psalm 146:4
"His spirit goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, In that day have his thoughts perished."

so, someone who died 3,000 years ago is awaiting the last day of this old world, when they will be resurrected into Christ's millenial new earth with the prospect of eternal life in paradise. But while they wait for that resurrection, they are completely without thought or consciousness of the 3,000 years that have passed. From the moment of their falling asleep to the moment of their resurrection will be just a second to them!
John 11:11
"These things he said, and after this he saith to them, `Lazarus our friend hath fallen asleep, but I go on that I may awake him"
John 5:28, 29
"Do not be surprised and wonder at this, for the time is coming when all those who are in the tombs shall hear His voice,
And they shall come out--those who have practiced doing good [will come out] to the resurrection of [new] life, and those who have done evil will be raised for judgment [raised to meet their sentence]."

achtung_heiss brought out some beautiful Scriptures, and I'll add this one:
Psalm 34:18
"Near [is] Jehovah to the broken of heart, And the bruised of spirit He saveth."

agape

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Answer 9

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Anyone whose life is taken in a violent crime is so hard to come to grips with in our mind and hearts. It's cruel, unfair and unjust, but it is the times we are living in. We just had the article on violent crimes. I knew a sister whose mother worked at a bank and she was taken hostage by the robbers and never seen again. Wrong place at the wrong time.

Death is hardest on the living. Your friend has paid for his or her sins by their death. The next time they awake, they will be in paradise. So now you have to be determined to be there to greet them when they are resurrected. John 5: 28 & 29 "Hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out..."

Be patient, rely on Jehovah and friends. Time heals.
Ps 55:22 "Throw your burden on Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you..."

Answer 10

“No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul in behalf of his friends.” --John 15:13

My Deepest Condolences!

When Someone You Love Dies :
- "It Can't Be True!"
- Is It Normal to Feel This Way?
- How Can I Live With My Grief?
- How Can Others Help?
- A Sure Hope for the Dead
- Some Practical Suggestions
- Texts That Comfort
http://watchtower.org/e/we/index.htm
(Do listen to the audio tapes of this,
whilest you rest your bleary eyes.)