God Honors Honor, Pt.3 [guest blogger: Buddy Cremeans]

Recently, I had the privilege of learning from an amazing team from NorthwayChurch.tv just outside Albany, NY. Lead Pastor, Buddy Cremeans is an explosive leader, church planter, and biblical communicator. Pastor Buddy planted his church just over 6 years ago and now has close to 2,000 people gathering every Sunday.

Here is BuddyCremeans.com discussing the importance of creating a culture of honor:

Recently, I had the honor of doing the funeral ceremonies of several people that were close to me. It was difficult, however, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Why? Because I wanted to be the vocal box to bring honor to their lives. I wanted to highlight the difference that their lives had made to all of us.

I remember the smiles, the tears, and the laughter. I was amazed as I watched God use those services. And I’ll never forget what God impressed me with…

Honor Brings Healing.

Then God hit me up the side of the head with the obvious.

Why do we wait until someone is dead to honor them?

ALL of us know it’s the right thing to do at a funeral. Clearly, we want to make sure we communicate a heart of gratitude to the deceased regardless of their issues (btw, we all have them.)

Honor brings healing at the funeral services, but, News flash – 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. Now I understand that it’s part of the grieving process, but here is my question. Why wait? Why procrastinate?

Life is too short not to honor NOW!

Why not honor the people in your life now while they can still hear it?

While they can still receive it?

You may be surprised to experience…

Honor Brings Healing.

WHO do you need to honor NOW??? TODAY???

A spouse? A sibling? A parent? A child? A boss? An employee? A Pastor? A teacher? A Coach? A Mentor? Send an email, write a letter, send that text, send that tweet, make a video, be creative, be thoughtful, send a gift…do something!

Life is way too short and you will be glad you did.