How Do I Prepare for Death?

Today’s Reflection

To prepare for death is not meant to be a grim, stoic march to the disintegration of the grave. I believe God means it to be an adventure of entering into the mystery and power of a new life.

—Flora Slosson Wuellner, Beyond Death: What Jesus Revealed about Eternal Life (Upper Room Books, 2014)

Today’s Question

How will you prepare for death, knowing that it is a transition into new life? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.”—John 11:25

Prayer for the Week

God, you are life itself. Even when I doubt, even when I falter, even when I die, you compassionately sustain me. Despite my fears, you have prepared a place for me in heaven and furnished it with your love. And I love you in return, now and forever. Amen