Why does god take children?

I am so so sorry for your loss. I don't have an answer as to why God takes certain people. But I do believe there is a reason for everything. When people have said that to me after losing someone close it made me angry. But I have to believe its true. Maybe because of what happened with your precious grandbaby the hospital will tale it more seriously with the next child. No, that doesn't make you feel better or bring him back. And you will probably never "feel better". You will always long for him and wonder why he had to leave. Everyone is entitled to their own belief, but I believe with my whole heart that children go to heaven. They aren't old enough yet to understand and except Christ into their heart, so they don't know any better. I also believe he will know you. Have you heard of the book "Heaven is for real"? It may help your heart heal to read it. It gave me a lot of comfort. Again, I am so sorry and wish I had some wonderful answer to make you feel better.

My heart also goes out to you. How painful it must be to lose one so young. I don't know that I have any wonderful explanations for all of this. I once read that there is a gulf between what we know and what we don't know or are uncertain about. It is faith that bridges that gulf. I have always liked that.

David, when told of the death of his infant son, said this: "He cannot come to me, but I shall go to him." It can be a great comfort to know that your grandson still lives, but not on the earth. So if you have placed your faith in the saving work of Christ, you shall meet again, and what a joyful reunion that will be. I am convinced he awaits your arrival, and all questions will be answered then.

In the meantime, let your pain take you towards Christ and not away from Him. I have found Him to be utterly faithful.

thank you mamaof2boys and jlisenbe, I search the internet for answers that I know deep in my heart are not there. I do believe in god and heaven but, looking at his little body in that coffin wondering where he is, if he's scared, if I will ever see him again and why him? When he was born he saved my son from a destructive life (drugs, alcohol, not working) now I fear this will push him over the edge and he will give up on life. I have even thought if I kill myself I can go be with my grandson in case he is scared but, then I would ruin my kids lifes by missing me. My children are my life and without them I am nothing, they are ages 6,15 and 27. My 6 year old wants to know why god can't fix Landon and send him back to us, how do I answer that? She and Landon were very close more like brother and sister then aunt and nephew, Partners in crime is what I called them, always up to something. Oh it hurts so bad.... thank you again. Ann

You absolutely must read "Heaven is for Real". This is the true story of a little boy who went to heaven, sat on the knee of Jesus. It is no fairy tale, he knew things only a person who was there could know. Met a sister he never had on earth. Saw a grandfather he had never heard about on earth.
Second, read "The Shack". I think you might find comfort in reading both of these books. And maybe you will find some answers to your questions.

I was going to suggest the shack also but read heaven is for real first.

The definitive answer to your question is: nobody knows. I personally don't believe God "takes" people in this way. I think what we see is the result of people's exercise of their free will. Too often, that exercise of will harms someone else. In those cases, especially where a small child is involved, I think God accepts the child into His presence, and hurts with you for the loss. He feels it as deeply as you do. Is the child scared? Of what? He's with the Lord. We know there's no fear there. Why did this happen? I have no idea. But what comfort there is for you, comes from the Lord and His love for that precious child. Hold on to that.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I agree that reading "Heaven is for Real" and "The Shack" might be beneficial to you.

What I've learned over time is that talking/praying to God will give you peace and understanding. While you might not get a direct answer as to why, He will comfort you.

I firmly believe without a doubt that your grandson is in Heaven and is happy, not scared or alone. He's in a place so full of love & happiness that he can feel no pain nor sadness. There is nothing negative in Heaven so it's impossible to be anything but safe and happy.

Ann, please do not do anything drastic and remember that your children do need you. Some might argue that suicide would actually prevent you from entering heaven, but each person's beliefs are different.

I highly recommend searching for a grief counselor for your family. They are available to speak to all of you...some even specialize in helping children to understand loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please continue to keep us updated. We're here to help you as much as we can.

Again, I'm so sorry for the loss of dear Landon. Though you will forever love and miss him, there is no doubt he's one of God's most beautiful angels in Heaven who's watching over you. {{hugs}}

Dear Anne, I'll be praying for you. Love can be painful, especially to such a nice, caring person as you seem to be.

I would recommend reading the New Testament.

I hope you have people near that you can talk to. Wish I could be one of them so as to offer more help than a simple post on a message board, but I think you can see that, even here, there are people whose hearts go out to you.

I am so sorry for your loss. The earth is not a Christians home, and life here is not promised to be easy for christians. None of even Christ's 12 got a easy retirement to a large home on the lake. All were tortured and killed. The issue is that we expect God to follow or go by our own rules. Remember that when passing from his realm we are moving on to the next where we are with Christ.