I remember when I was little, I often would be scared of the thought of dying. I was taught God was around and that we would go to heaven.. but for some reason it didn't satisfy me. I didn't know for sure that I would be around after death. For a couple of years I put it on the shelf in my brain. Then I was taught be Lds Missionaries and about God's plan for us. I understood where I came from, why I'm here and where I'm going. And the way they explained where we go after this life and what happens to us made perfect sense.So here is a brief explanation of what they taught me on death and hopefully it will benefit you as well.
First, death is part of God's plan. It will happen to all of us. Whether we go soon or late is up to God. And we will be spirits until the resurrection. Yes, we will be resurrected.. every one of us! We will receive a perfect body! Our spirit and new body will never be separated again! How is this possible? The answer.. Jesus Christ. In the book of John chapter 20 we read of the resurrection of Christ. There he appears to Mary and to His disciples.. testifying that we will all live again. A few chapters earlier we read "I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.." John 11:25. In the Book of Mormon we get a clearer picture of what Christ was referring too by the words of Abinadi... "He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death." Mosiah 16:9.
It brings me so much comfort and peace knowing that we will all live again. We will see our loved ones who have passed on again. Jesus did resurrect. Christ did overcome death for us all. I am no longer afraid of dying. And with these words, I hope you too as well.
