The heartrending question left her father at a loss for words.

Later, when they were driving down, the father noticed a huge truck traveling alongside. He noticed the shadow of the truck and asked the little girl to have a look at it. He then asked her, 'If you were to be run over by either the truck or its shadow, which one would you choose?' The daughter replied, 'the shadow daddy, because the shadow wouldn't hurt'. The father smiled and replied, 'When Jesus died on the cross, the truck of God's judgment went over Him, so the death we go through is only the shadow of death.' So take heart and find solace in your Savior for He cares for you. Let's hear the words of encouragement from the Bible on death. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." John 5:24-27 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 

I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come Alpha Xtreme when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man." Revelation 14:13 "Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." Romans 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 14:8 "For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's." 2 Corinthians 4:16-15:8 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands." 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." Words of Encouragement for the Anxious and Fearful Life is like a roller coaster ride, you never know what's next! However, when you sit into the roller coaster seat, you have a seat belt that you put on. This seat belt prevents you from falling out of your seat, no matter how fast the ride. Even during patches where the roller coaster takes you upside down, you remain in your seat. 

It's because of the belt you've fastened. There are two points to remember here: put on the seat belt and believe it will protect you. Similarly, put your faith in Jesus Christ and believe He will protect you. Why should you believe He will protect you? Because the Bible tells you so. Let's have a look at what God has to say to us. Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Philippians 4:6 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? 

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Isaiah 43:1-2 "But now, this is what the LORD says- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 27:1 "The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear?