But in order for me to do that effectively, Christ HAS to be a constant in my life because I cannot do it on my own. I can try, but I will fail miserably. In spite of my losses and in spite of yours, Christ has come to bring great gain into our lives through Himself. Here we are on the eve of celebrating His resurrection. Before He rose, He died.
Death comes before resurrection.
There is the possibility of resurrection in our hearts after death. There IS life after death, even for those who have lost. He is the light at the end of our tunnel. The sooner we seek Him, the closer we will be to the light, and the sooner we will be out of the tunnel. Sometimes we suffer through our lives unable to carry the weight.