Do you know what scares me about death the most?

Question

Its not the fear that I dont know what is going to happen to me when I die. I believe that we have souls. However, the idea of going nowhere when we die doesnt necessarily scare me. What scares me is that death can happen at any moment. Any moment of the year, month, day or hour. It can happen at any point in our lives. I feel that I should try to live my life how I want to now and let people know how much I love them and how much they mean to me, whether we meet again in another dimension or a heaven or whether we never meet again and simply cease to exist. I don't think I am afraid of death, but Im afraid of not living. What scares you about death?

Answer 1

I don't know.  It just scare the willies out of me.  There is always the fear of the unknown.  Even though I know after death there is nothing, like before birth, I just can't wrap my mind around that concept.  

Answer 2

Seasons don't fear the Reaper

Nor do the wind, the sun, and the rain

We can be like they are

Come on, baby, don't fear the Reaper

- Blue Oyster Cult

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Answer 3

Nothing scares me about death.  Live every day as if it'll be your last.  Or least try to.

Actually, the only thing I am afraid of, is becoming a senile useless incontinent old man.....  

Answer 4

I fear that you might become so afraid of death that you forget to live.  I remember a funny I saw regarding death that said "Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting "Holy moly ... what a Ride!!"

Your second question, what scares me about death?  Dying before my children are grown, I want to be there for them if they need me.

Answer 5

oh...well, you know i don't fear death at all. i am telling the 100% truth. do you want to know why i don't? because i have a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. I realized what he did for me when he died on the cross, and i asked forgiveness of all of my sins. after that i asked him to come into my life and save me. ever since that day i have felt different. i go to a good independent baptist church. when you die you either go to Heaven or h**l. those that are saved go to Heaven, but those that aren't...go to h**l. if you have any more questions to me just post it on this question. i will read, and answer. if you want to make a change in your life...try going to a baptist church..like i said. i'm being serious...please read this and listen!  

Answer 6

It would scare me to not have the protection of the Mother of Jesus at the hour of death.  She is more powerful than all the evil spirits combined.  The more one honors her, the more blessings she will obtain for that person:

http://www.medjugorje.org/rosary.htm

The fifteen promises of Mary to Christians who recite the rosary:

1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces.

2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.

3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against h**l, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.

4. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.

5. The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish.

6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries, shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall remain in the grace of God and become worthy of eternal life.

7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.

8. Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces; at the moment of death, they shall participate in the merits of the saints in Paradise.

9. I shall deliver from Purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.

10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.

11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.

12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire Celestial Court during their life and at the hour of death.

14. All who recite the Rosary are my sons, and brothers of my only Son, Jesus Christ.

15. Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.

God bless!

Fred

Answer 7

You are right, anyone could die at any time. That's why you need to accept Jesus into your life and accept him as your savior. Go on and live a good life, obedient to God, and love your friends and family every minute of every day. If you spend your life worrying about what will happen when you die, you will miss out on your whole life. God gave us the world to enjoy, he gave us a life to live so we can live and love. So live and love, and be obedient, and don't worry about death. You can't change it, it's going to happen, worrying about it won't make it go away. But living and loving, will allow you to die without regrets.

Answer 8

um...nothing...

don't fear the reaper man.

Answer 9

Actually, I find it rather comforting that death can happen at any time.  It's the ultimate fairness--young and old, black and white, all creeds and religions.  It reminds us all how precious each moment is, and how important it is to savor each one.

I think the thing that scares me the most is the idea that I might not get to say all the things I want to say to the people I love.

Answer 10

The transition.

Answer 11

I don't fear death or not living. When I die, I'm going into the light, Unlike many sinners that will die and go into the dark and I mean Dark h**l is dark and foreboding not hot and fiery. Not until after judgment will the fire show up! Heres a read for you to give you a picture of what heaven and h**l are really like.http://www.near-death.com/mccormack.html

Answer 12

Faith not Fear. We are born to die, but when you die life begins.

If you are serious, check out http://www.mormon.org and get the answers to Life's Biggest questions.

Answer 13

Nothing. Not since I found the promise of the Lord Jesus, and His work for me on the cross... All fear is gone, and I'm truly ready to "meet my Maker."

Answer 14

That it is so final. One can't recover from death like you could possibly do from an illness.

Answer 15

The only thing that scares me is that moment that I will pass from life into death. I know what you mean in a way. It could happen tomorrow and there are things that I can think of that I would want to do before I die, but I am here answering your question on Y!A. :)

Answer 16

My problem is I'm not more moral than most people I've seen on this planet, but I'm not less moral than them either. This worries me because the Bible says the road that leads to Heaven is narrow. If you belong to the crowd, you will never end up in Heaven. This thing worries me.

Answer 17

I can assure you that it won't come at an opportune time.

Answer 18

im not afraid of death at all..... there isnt anything to fear about death at all.... no one should be afraid to die.... when its your time its your time you shouldnt worry about when it is....

Answer 19

I am also afraid of not living.  In death, I doubt we will experience anything.. I am not afraid of suffering after death.  But as a live sentient being, I prefer to maintain life as long as possible.

Answer 20

I have been blessed with such a great life that I don't wish to leave it. But death does not scare me, it presents another opportunity for happiness.