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Blogs > ICorinthians13 > GOD'S GALLERY


ICorinthians13 66F
726 posts
1/26/2009 12:05 am
MUSIC, FUNERALS, FAITH

I played the piano for a funeral today. The lady who died was ready to go home.
Playing for funerals makes me do two things.
It makes me recheck WHY I believe what I believe. So many people see Christianity as an emotional life preserver. Not real, just a fairy tale to keep us happy.
When I play the piano for a funeral, it makes me sit down and go over the things that convinced me, after months of research, that the Bible is true.
Funerals also make me think of my . Oh, I think of him nearly every day. But a funeral---especially one for which I hunt through music, trying to find the "right" pieces---brings it home to me again how much this world is missing by not having my in it.
Also, I find my heart going out to others. Like Eric Clapton. I had forgotten that he had written his song "Tears in Heaven" after his had fallen out of a window and died.Suddenly, the words became fresh:
Would you know my name
If I saw you in Heaven
Would you feel the same
If I saw you in Heaven
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in Heaven.

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in Heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in Heaven
I'll find my way
Through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in Heaven.

Eric Clapton's was four years old.
I told my I want a pre-death funeral. Why plan a great funeral if I'm not going to be here to enjoy it? My are used to my "interesting" ideas...

ICorinthians13 66F
617 posts
1/26/2009 11:03 am

 pricelessjoy---Funny how the greatest art comes out of the worst suffering, isn't it? Always nice hearing from you.


ICorinthians13 66F
617 posts
1/26/2009 11:02 am

 foreverhoping---without God, I wouldn't have made it through. Praise His name, definitely.


pricelessjoy 73F
5916 posts
1/26/2009 5:20 am

 I am sorry to hear that you lost a son. I think that is the worst thing a parent would have to go through - the loss of their child. I think your "funeral" idea is pretty neat! Your right, why have a great funeral if you aren't around to enjoy it? But then, the more I think about it....I think there is much greater joy in heaven. I love that song of Eric Clapton's. It always makes me cry. I believe that those people that think Christianity is a fairy tale - haven't yet felt His Grace or His awesome Spirit working in their lives. I emphasize "yet" because there is still hope for the lost. GBY! LYS!
May God Bless You in ABUNDANCE




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