My sister is speaking at the funeral of a friend of hers (she and the friend are both adults) who committed suicide. Her topic is the plan of salvation. She finds this topic to be rather difficult in these specific circumstances. Any suggestions?
Also, my husband is interviewing all day today for a job that is rather important to both of us. If you feel so inclined, it would be lovely if you kept us in your thoughts today.
Thanks.
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Amira, you're both in my prayers today. And as for the funeral, well, I don't know the full situation, but suicide from prolonged depression is considered by some to be release from a terminal illness, not much different than cancer. I would not emphasize the death, but the life of the friend. Speak of all their good points, why they were friends, and how they touched others' lives, even if only in small ways. We all do touch people's hearts and lives, whether we realize it or not. And we must remember that it is not for us to judge others, so the cause of death really doesn't have to be a big issue. Only God knows our hearts and our situations. I do know that if He doesn't want someone home yet, He doesn't let them use the exit, no matter how hard they try. It is a time for much gentleness and respect. I don't know if any of this helps, but it is what I think on the subject, speaking from personal experience. Good luck, and God bless!
Peggy Snow Cahill's advice sounds pretty good to me.
Will keep Daoud in prayers for the job. Good luck in the interview! :)
Danithew
Thanks Dan and Peggy. We hope it went well.
And, thanks, Peggy, for your wise words on suicide. I passed them on to my sister.
Suicide is not a sin, per se. There are consequences involving the depth of maturity and knowledge of the act, but the idea of it being a sin came from the ancient church when so many of their members were committing suicide and leaving their wealth to their families rather than the church.
I believe that to even imply it is a sin is hurtful to the surviving family. The church doesn't look at it that way.
What Peggy said, too.
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