Honor is a lost art in our culture.Have you ever noticed that we seldom honor people until their funeral? And then we may not do enough, especially for pastors or retired pastors. Intuitively, ALL of us know it’s the right thing to do. Clearly, when someone exits this life we should make sure we honor their time here on earth. We should make sure we communicate gratitude for their service ... regardless of their issues (we all have issues!). Perhaps we could do more at funerals to bring honor.
But why do we wait until someone is dead to honor them?
The dead can’t hear us. They can’t receive honor. The truth is that funerals are more for the living than the dead. Why? Its makes us feel better. I understand that it’s part of the grieving process, but why wait? Why procrastinate?
Life is too short not to honor NOW!
Years ago I found out about Zig Ziglar's wall of fame in his home where he displays pictures of the people who have influenced his life the most. I added a similar thing to this Blog in the right column.
Why can't we show more honor to those who have served so faithfully among us? Is it wrong to place a portrait in an appropriate place, to install a plaque in the wall of a building, or name a building after someone?
While they can still receive it, you have a great opportunity today to SPEAK UP and honor the living.
WHO do you need to honor NOW?
[from BuddyCremeans.com by buddy]
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