Surely, I’m not the only person that was entirely moved by the whole 3 hour and 45 minute service.
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To tell the truth, I hardly felt the time pass by. Every word spoken, every lyric sung and every note played was so poignant and touching. Everything was truly fitting to honour such an incredible woman. Sometimes it takes something huge to move me and to say that it did would be an understatement. I felt heavy-hearted throughout the service. However, I completely broke down when Cece Winans began to sing!
Kevin Costner told us some backstage tales of The Bodyguard and how Whitney almost didn’t make the film and how the song she is now most famous for “I Will Always Love You” almost didn’t make the film itself. Amazing.
Pastor Marvin Winans gave a powerful eulogy to close the service. WOW. The decision of Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston to allow one camera to eavesdrop on such a private service was incredible and I know the world is grateful. Because of this act of discretion the Houston family brought millions all over the world to CHURCH yesterday evening! But for me, Pastor Winans eulogy really brought it home for me. He centred his eulogy around Matthew 6:25-34. Here Jesus tells us that we shouldn’t worry about the tomorrow and the troubles that it brings but that we should focus on today. Jesus tells us that each day if we seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, everything else shall me added on to us.
This is something that Christians know. We know it. We repeat it. Like robots. But do we REALLY know it. Pastor Marvin’s eulogy was a fresh reminder and I thank God for that.
All in all, my heart genuinely goes out to Whitney’s family particularly her daughter Bobbi Kristina and her mother Cissy.
Whitney, the world will miss you!
have sincerely participated in the season of Lent.
