There is no why

I don't know exactly how to feel tonight. 
My younger brother is getting much worse.
His 44th birthday was Monday, and he was barely concious of it.
He is sinking lower each day. 
My poor sister-in-law has finally accepted what is happening before her eyes.
Her heart is simpy shattered.
My parents just can't understand why God has not answered their begging to take them instead of their youngest child. 

Tomorrow, I have to start making funeral arraingments. No one else can, the duty has fallen to me.  My brother probably has between 2 weeks and a month left in this world, but soon he will leave us all.   

There is no why - there just is.

We sinners beseech You to hear us, Lord Christ: That it may
please You to deliver the soul of Your servant from the power of evil, and from eternal death,
We beseech You to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please You mercifully to pardon all his sins,
We beseech You to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please you to grant him a place of refreshment
and everlasting blessedness,
We beseech You to hear us, good Lord

That it may please You to give him joy and gladness in Your
kingdom, with Your saints in light,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.

Jesus, Lamb of God:
Have mercy on him.

Jesus, Bearer of our sins:
Have mercy on him.

Jesus, Redeemer of the world:
Give him your peace.

Comments

[A]

You brother and you and your family are in my prayers today and continuing.

[susan rose]

Your brother and your family are in my prayers. It's hard when you get to the point of realizing there is no why. It's almost easier to be in the fist shaking phase. The thought that helped me was realizing that Christ doesn't cause suffering, but Christ knows suffering. He is with us in the suffering.

Peace.

[Bill]

I am so very sorry to hear this. You will all be in my prayers. If you don't mind sharing, what is his first name? If not, it's OK, God will know who I'm praying for.

[stephen]

I will pray for you and your brother, Terry. Tell us if you need us.