Another funeral
I did another funeral Monday. It was for a 72 year old man that I don't remember if I had ever met him or not. He was never married, took care of his parents till they died. He was a farmer and had 2 sisters that both live away from where he did. The local funeral home called me due to his sisters not knowing any Pastors in this area.
I am thankful that people have faith in me to preach funerals and even those who don't know me, trust the funeral director's advice. Funerals take a toll on me since my son's death in 2005 and when I get a lot of funerals in a row, it really starts to rattle me. I see the sadness and loss. I see the tears and I know that hurt and loss that they feel.
I am however blessed by God to be able to have the compassion and love for people . This is what gets me though times like this. I write all my funerals messages to be personal. I know that the deceased destiny in eternity is in the Lord's hands but, I preach comfort to the bereaved and I uplift Jesus as the great comforter and the Prince of Peace. Non-believers have even came to me and thanked me for the words I have said but, I strive to touch the hearts of those who do believe and to those whose hearts are tender for the message of God's love and saving grace. I am just a sower of the seed. God gives the increase.
I am thankful that people have faith in me to preach funerals and even those who don't know me, trust the funeral director's advice. Funerals take a toll on me since my son's death in 2005 and when I get a lot of funerals in a row, it really starts to rattle me. I see the sadness and loss. I see the tears and I know that hurt and loss that they feel.
I am however blessed by God to be able to have the compassion and love for people . This is what gets me though times like this. I write all my funerals messages to be personal. I know that the deceased destiny in eternity is in the Lord's hands but, I preach comfort to the bereaved and I uplift Jesus as the great comforter and the Prince of Peace. Non-believers have even came to me and thanked me for the words I have said but, I strive to touch the hearts of those who do believe and to those whose hearts are tender for the message of God's love and saving grace. I am just a sower of the seed. God gives the increase.
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its nice that you do funerals for those you dont know. i know when my grandmother was dying we asked for any christian man of the cloth to come to the hospital for her. our minister was on vacation returning the next day which would have been too late. sometimes just having anyone that spreads god\'s word is all a family needs to make things easier
This is exactly why you are there....because you do know the pain and loss...God has you where you are needed. Blessing and Hope....Dale, Brandon\'s Mom
You have a big heart to talk in funerals and feel for others as much as you do. There blessed to have you in your town.