The life and pain of fame

This man Michael Jackson was a gifted, caring human being. He was obviously very different in his lifestyle than me or anyone I know. However, there is no judgement here.

At the very young and impressionable age of 5, Michael Jackson was forced to perform in strip clubs, surrounded by porn and sin as well as many grown-ups who were in emotional pain themselves (or else they would not have been there).

He was forced to "pretend to be asleep" while his older brothers were having sex in the same room he was in....so much to deal with for a little boy.

He was beaten by his father on a regular basis if he "missed a step" while rehearsing.

He was "formed" and "shaped" in a very sinful, destructive and painful enviorment! NO WONDER!

Children live what they learn. And yes, I know some may be thinking..."he could have made better decisions with his life as he got older"...well maybe he did not have the ability to make the decisions we think he should have made....maybe he had a very disturbed view of what "normal" is. Maybe he truly thought everyone experienced the "sexual" exposure he did....

This is what I think....I think Jesus was present with Michael Jackson when he was a young boy. I think Jesus was so sad when Michael Jackson was misused, abused, misunderstood and even when he grew up and made some very bad decisions. I believe Jesus loved Michael then and now. I believe Jesus loves Michael Jackson's children. I believe Jesus was present at the memorial today. I believe Jesus cares about all of the people who are sad and hurting over the loss of this very gifted and unique person.

I pray I will never think that I am more loved or holy or right or better than anyone. I am blessed and saved by grace. I pray Michael Jackson was saved. I pray he found the Lord and asked Him into his heart before he died. I pray for his sweet children who will miss the only Dad they have ever known.

I pray for all children who are being exposed to the world and it's ugliness. I pray for children who are in abusive families and situations. I pray for children who are lost and afraid.

How many MJ's are here tonight in our midst...let's pray for them. Let's love them. Let's help them.

Too bad nobody did that for Michael when he was a lost, hurting and abused little boy....so sad....where was the church? Where were the Christians? Just thought I would ask...