Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

As we age and more close relatives are welcomed home by our loving Father’s embrace, we, too, may think about our end-of-life service. Is it a funeral service? A memorial service? A celebration-of-life service? A coronation service? To answer, I re-read my confirmation verse, Revelation 2:10b, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Through daily repentance, we reaffirm our relationship with our loving Father. He calls us His children, princes and princesses of the King. And so, I believe my end-of-life service should read, “The Coronation Service of Louise Schini Weber.” But it’s interesting wording, isn’t it? It is only because of God’s overwhelming love for us that we will wear the crown of life!

Louise Schini Weber
Fort Myers, FL

Good Father, thank You for loving me so much that You mercifully sent Your one and only Son to take my place on Calvary, making me a prince(ss) of the King! Amen.

Reflect: How will your funeral service be titled? What message will the title send?

Read: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and Revelation 2:10-11