As a minister, I have been told by more seasoned ministers that they would prefer to do a funeral over a wedding any day. I have always found this to be very interesting. I have done a few weddings in my time in ministry. Some have been some of the greatest times. Others have been... well... interesting to say the least.
There was one wedding that I performed where I just had that gut feeling that something was up. I had walked with the couple through a few sessions of counseling, and they jumped through the hoops with all the "right" answers. Moments before the wedding was to start, I was told by the bride's mother: "She doesn't even look like she's pregnant, does she?" Wow.
This past weekend, I did the message at a funeral for a former student of mine. It was tough and emotional to say the least. He was a young man who had made a bad decision. Thankfully, the Gospel was there to bring hope and healing.
With these two very emotional and special events in the lives of people, I have been thinking about that statement that was shared with me about preferring a funeral over a wedding. I would have to say that I do not share that preference. Though the hope that is present for a believer in Christ who passes through death's gate, the emotional roller coaster that goes along with a funeral is not something I welcome.
What are your thoughts?
3.25.2013
Which Do You Prefer?
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