It’s never right to wish for death!

May 20, 2026

It’s never right to wish for death!

He requested for himself that he might die.

- 1 Kings 19:4

It’s never right to wish for death! Not for ourselves or others. God has us all here for a reason. To teach lesson, to learn, to be like Jesus, and to love like Him! While life is not ever easy for any of us at all times. We need to live with the joy of Christ the best we can and do what He has planned for our lives. We need to listen to Him, be guided by Him, to do His will, wish to do the will of God, not death, live to be joyful and love all and just do the best we can!

The Mornings With God App today said, "Elijah was in a state of despair when he prayed this unworthy prayer. He wasn’t afraid—he was discouraged. It seemed to him that all the struggle on Mount Carmel had been for nothing. It’s a sad scene—this great prophet lying under a little bush in the wilderness, begging to die. This is one of the unanswered prayers of the Bible, and it’s a good thing God didn’t answer it. If Elijah had died then, what a sad and unglorious end his life would have had! Instead, he went on to do more great work and ultimately avoided death altogether. It’s never right to wish for death. Life is God’s gift to us, a sacred trust for which we will have to give account. As long as God keeps us alive, He has something for us to do. Our prayers should be for strength to carry our burdens and to do our duty courageously until the end." Found at: https://www.youdevotion.com/mornings/may/20

Yes, it is true that we need to remember that life is God’s gift to us, a sacred trust for which we will have to give account. As long as God keeps us alive, He has something for us to do. Our prayers should be for strength to carry our burdens and to do our duty courageously until the end! Be grateful, prayerful, positive, loving, and joyful in the Lord the best we can!