God rewards the faithful?

I don't follow a particular religion so I cannot answer this particular question.

I just wanted to offer my sympathy for what you and your family are going through.

Your grandmother has lived for over 70 years.  Many many good people do not even get that.  Joan of Arc died at a young age, and so did John the Baptist and Jesus.

   So, she got a full long life and it was filled with family for multiple generations.  If that isnt enough of a reward, what would be.

   As far as her dementia, that affects you and your father a lot more than it does her.  When my grandmother reached that point she was happy.  Granted that she thought I was her father and not her grandson, but that only bothered me, not her.  Senilia dementia is a terrible thing, but it is nowhere near the worse thing in the world.

   As to why she didn't die at the onset?  Well, I would be answering for God if I gave an explanation.  Maybe God knows that your grandmother would willingly spend years in dementia if she thought that it would bring you closer to God or help your soul.  Maybe this is a lesson that your father has to learn, and it is not aimed at you.  Like I say, I would be speaking for God if I tried to seriously answer that question.  The reasons are unknowable to us for why God does or does not do anything, or if God does anything at all.  Many people question the existence of God and I don't blame them for it.  It is the rational viewpoint.

    You know who your grandmother would have you ask your question to, don't you?  It would be her priest, rabbi, imam, minister, or whatever they are called in her faith.

   I am very sorry for you.  You, your grandmother and your entire family are going through a terrible experience right now.  I hope you find an answer that satisfies you.

I feel your anger and it is understandable. this question is only answerable by God. You would have to ask Him :0).why all the suffering? I have no answer for you. I do NOT believe that it is God's will. Why doesn't He stop it now? I don't know. You seem to have mixed feelings about the life of your mother. most of us do. perhaps there is a reason why God has allowed your mother to remain here physically that has nothing to do with her-but with others. I doubt she is personally suffering. I am so sorry that you have to go through this.

Ahua Kin Your whole demeanor of your question says you do not want an answer, you just want to hate GOD. I am sure you will find many who will go along with your demeanor. Your use of the word zealot mother instead of righteous or faithful mother speaks volumes as to your attitude toward GOD. You hate GOD and did before your mother got sick. The reward for having faith in GOD is not here on earth, but it is in the afterlife. When it is in GOD’s time for her to die, she will die, but GOD obviously still has a need for her on earth. Probably you will never know what that reason is, but it could be in the end you will realize it and maybe, just maybe cease your hatred for GOD. Has your father ever said he is long-suffering, or is that just your opinion. Probably the truth is your father has a deep love for you mother and does not feel it a burden to care for her. Maybe she is still here for him, there is a strong love attachment between them and if she dies maybe he also dies of loneliness. You do not see what is in your father’s heart, all you see is your mother taking up all his time and you perhaps are jealous. Look into yourself for the answer. I have probably proselytized, punted to mystery but did not quote scripture. In this situation quoting scripture that might be appropriate would not be helpful. I will let you quote the scriptures, read Solomon’s book of Ecclesiastes. We are not faithful to GOD for rewards, we are faithful because it gives balance and meaning for our lives and hopefully balance and meaning to others around us. Next time please capitalize the title of GOD

Everyone deserves respect. Everyone's feelings matter. Attacking someone is never a way to help. We haven't walked in his shoes. You said why you are faithful to God. Well I am faithful to God because I love Him, because He has given me a love for others that I can't ignore.

Yada Yada, your last response deserves more than a thumbs up, so I am publicly stating it.  Good response.

Thank You. I enjoy reading your opinions and exchanges.

Ahau Kin, your bitter complaints somehow sound familiar. They were formulated by the most righteous people. You asked not to quote the Scriptures. But i am unable to avoid mentioning Job, who went on and on  manifesting his anger and disappointment about the way God treats him. Moses did the same thing, before him. So it is clear that your attitude (and certainly not that of Job's hypocritical friends) is truthful and willed by God: "The Lord is near to all those that call upon Him in truth" (Psalms 145:18). Maybe He will send you enlightment as He did to Job.