As human beings with hearts, souls and minds, its hard to move on, especially when someone or something is gone. Just before Christmas an old friend had their grandparents house explode due to a gas leak, erasing any existence of their home and possessions. Fortunately, they were not home at the time, but every album and cherished picture was obliterated, becoming a distance memory.
In the film We Are Marshall, based upon a true story, when a plane crash wipes out 69 members of the Thundering Herd football program during a storm in the late 1970’s. Jack Lengyel, played by Matthew McConaughey is hired to rebuild a program, attempting to rise from the ashes of this disaster. Slowly rebuilding a team, piece by piece, Coach Lengyel gives a touching pregame speech in front of the statue dedicated to their fallen teammates. Before getting back on the bus to play their game, the motivational talk ends with the words, “the funeral ends today!”
While just a movie, these words provide sound advice for 2014. The apostle Paul uses a similar expression in Philippians 3:12-14. Despite what you’ve accomplished in the past, whether good or bad, its pointless to beat yourself up inside, leading to misery and regret. Therefore, you should press on toward the future, taking hold of the things God has called you to do on earth. Whatever pain you’ve endure throughout your life or in 2013, make Coach Lengyel’s words your prayer, “the funeral ends today!”
by Jay Mankus
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