Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp

connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

Death is cruel and unnatural, a horrible interruption of what life was meant to be.

But death is also unavoidable.

In today's episode, we'll continue through Paul's radio series on grief,

as he gives three biblical perspectives on death that can provide a sturdy foundation for life's

biggest tragedy. Here's Paul. I'll never forget those grief-stricken eyes. They were sad, hollow, distant. She watched helplessly as her husband's life withered away. He was a good man. I mean, in his early 40s, the father of two children. He was committed to all the right things. It didn't seem right that this man should die. I mean, not at this age. Her husband's

dying pushed her to the borders of her faith. What good, what love, what, what meaning could she

find in the death of this young husband and father of hers? I mean, how could God let this happen?

She put her head on my shoulder, and she looked to me for answers, but I didn't know what to say.

I mean, I was with her that faithful day.

I stayed up with her all night.

I sat with her as much as I possibly could, but I felt so helpless.

Nothing I said seemed helpful or appropriate. I mean, I felt like my foot was always in my

mouth. And when I did work up the courage to actually say something, my words seemed so empty.

Her eyes were like deep, dark tunnels of death. And though she was breathing, there didn't seem

to be any life in her either. It was like she had died too. I know I'm going to face this again. And I'd like to be more ready. I want to be more helpful. I really do.

Smile so sweet outside today. So smiles down, I'm in the the shade I sit and think about

All my friends

And out there they are

But when today is yesterday

I know that things

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