Death Is But A Door

This past weekend, my brother-in-law was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his apartment. Such a devastating news for all of us! My heart aches for all who knew and loved him. I wrote this poem last night in hopes that it would be an encouragement to others and I read it at his funeral today. So much sadness...yet we believers in Christ Jesus grieve with hope...

When our loved one suddenly leaves us behind
It's natural for us to weep and question why
"What could we have said?"
"What could we have done?"

I pray for all of us
May we cling to eternal hope in Christ Jesus
May God grant us strength, comfort, and healing
Receive and give grace & forgiveness, with no blaming

I would like to encourage you who are here for a reason
To walk in faith, to live life with purpose and passion
We can't change the past but we can do something about the future
Love more, serve more, be quick to listen, be slow to anger, be kinder, be better

Death is but a temporary separation
There will be a happy reunion when our days on earth are done
Heaven is awaiting for all believers; death is but a door
Someday all who trust in Christ will meet and part no more

"Cast all your care on Him--because He cares for you!" (1 Peter 5:7)
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book." (Psalm 56:8)
"Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." (Psalm 55:22)

"Death for the Christian is the doorway to Heaven's glory." (Billy Graham)