Ok…this is truly going to warm your hearts. My very young niece (barely 3) often speaks for God. Seriously. It’s like she’s so pure God can use her lips to talk. She’s told me many many things she could not have known at her age in the past, and I knew it was God talking to me through her. Well today she came for a visit, and guess what ? We were talking about Michael Jackson, and she looked at us and said: ‘Michael Jackon is in heaven’. The way she said it…it was without any doubt God speaking through her, just like all those many other times. So, this is going to be my confirmation number 3. And you know what ? I’m convinced by now. Thank you God !! Tears streaming down my cheeks.
Ok. Madonna is still alive and well and she made it to 51. THANK GOD!!!! I still believe my dream was real and I honestly feel that God spared Madonna’s life. Keep in mind that I’m not the only one God showed this to, and also there were many many signs about a possible Madonna’s death (her stage collapsing in France and killing two people was proof the death spirit was lurking around her, the ‘fake’ Maradonna death spoof (Maradonna is very similar to Madonna in name…God speaks like this through clues and word games…death theme here…and just many many more) So this is exactly what I wanted (God to extend her life) and I thank God for protecting her. This is not about my dream coming to pass but about Madonna’s life being spared. God extended her life.
If you have absolutely no clue about what I’m talking about, please read older posts about Madonna.
Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 26, 2009) was a senior United States Senator from Massachusetts. Ted Kennedy was the youngest brother of the Kennedy brothers. He suffered a second seizure as he was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital for a seizure and then by helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Back in May 20, doctors had announced that Senator Kennedy had a malignant glioma, which is a type of cancerous brain tumor.
Kennedy died on August 25, 2009 at his home in Hyannisport, Massachusetts.
Not a pleasant topic. Death again. Michael Jackon, Walter Cronkite, Don Hewitt, Eunice Shriver, Farrah Fawcett who’s next? Ted Kennedy’s funerals are over yet the memories are still freshly imprinted within our minds. We’re all still adjusting. I watched a little of the funeral coverage on CNN but frankly I didn’t have the heart to watch the whole thing. Ted Kennedy was a fascinating person, and I loved the way he managed to bring people together for the good of the American nation. I offer my most sincere condolences for their loss to the whole Kennedy family.
This is not news. I found this quote by Bono when surfing the net and really liked it, so I might as well share.
‘I’m not often comfortable in church. It feels so pious and so unlike the Christ that I read about in the Scriptures.’ – Bono
Brad Pitt, one of the most famous and influential actor in Hollywood today, revealed he doesn’t believe in God. Brad Pitt told a German newspaper last week :”No, no, no! I’m probably 20% atheist and 80% agnostic. I don’t think anyone really knows. You’ll either find out or not when you get there, until then there’s no point thinking about it.”
I’m sure everyone knows what an atheist is, but maybe not so familiar with ‘agnostic’. Wikipedia has got a great definition so I’m using it:” Agnostic is the philosophical view that the truth value of certain claims — particularly metaphysical claims regarding theology, afterlife or the existence of deities, spiritual beings, or even ultimate reality — is unknown or, depending on the form of agnosticism, inherently impossible to prove or disprove and hence unknowable.” (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism)
Well, it’s certainly Brad Pitt’s right to believe as he sees fit, and I commend him for being honest about his beliefs. I wonder what got him to believe the way he does. (and this was not some nice intro used to soothe your feelings so I can throw in a very mean/critical statement about Brad next, and make it seem okay just because I’ve said nice things about him first.)
I’ve just recently watched ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ on my IPOD. Didn’t get a chance to see it when it came out (you know, being swamped and all), plus I’m always on the go. So watching it on my IPOD seemed like the solution. (But I promise to watch all of Brad’s movies on the big screen next time because tiny screens seriously suck). So after being hit hard by all the usual existentialist questions, as it usually happens when I watch movies that have life and death as a central or strongly dominant theme, I find out this about Brad. I don’t know about you, but the movie TCCBB lacked something, it left me somewhat unfulfilled. It should have been a little more developed. But you know what ? In a way, it is prefect the way it is because so many questions never get answered. What was the purpose of Benjamin’s life ? You can’t help but feel life is so short… and at the peril of sounding like a pessimist, meaningless. What’s the purpose really ? We come and we go. We may be remembered or we may be forgotten altogether. We love hard, we hurt hard.
Isn’t there some comfort in believing in God, after all ? Are all those who believe in a God people who can’t think for themselves or deny reality ?
I’m not sure if we can ’prove’ God in a scientific way but I’m certain of this: we can feel Him in our hearts, and it’s more real than any mathematical equation, scientific discovery or material object. Just like when you look at your child. (assuming you have tasted the joys of parenthood.) You can’t explain everything about him/her in medical, scientific, anatomical, psychological or any other rational terms, yet you surely can feel the love in your heart for him/her, and you know you’d give up anything to just be with him/her.
What do you think? Is there such a thing as ‘percentages’ when it comes to faith ? Can you reduce God to a mathematical calculation? You decide.
This is a blog about spirituality and Hollywood. We don’t agree with everything and anything that’s out there, but we just report on absolutely everything and anything that hints at spirituality, even the “weird” stuff. I’m saying all this to prepare you for this: Michael Jackson’s two eldest children were spotted going to a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall on Tuesday. Good or bad ? Many people are outraged. Some think Jehovah Witnesses is a cult. I don’t like shouting my opinion publicly. I’ll let you decide. But I’ll tell you this: I have visited Kingdom Halls on numerous occasions, and have talked to many Jehovah Witnesses. They are very friendly people, I can tell you this, and they do make time for you and assist you in any way they can. At the end of the day though, I don’t agree with a lot of their doctrines and practices.
Update: now 2 dead
I know. When I first heard this on the news, I thought Madonna was the one dead on stage. Luckily she’s not. Remember the post I typed ? The one about me dreaming of Madonna’s death on Michael jackson’s death date ? What does this all mean and is this some sort of a sign ? I’ll let you ponder until your head hurts.
So, Bill O’Reilly did it again. Diss someone. No news flash there.
Bill O’ Reilly offered some very strong opinions on Michael Jackson on the Real Deal segment of his Fox News show, the O’Reilly Factor.
Do you agree with him or not ?
Here’s my take on some of the things he said:
“Yes the man was an all star entertainer, but that’s it.”
………..Are you kidding Bill? That’s it ? I can understand why some people feel the MJ coverage is way over the top, but Michael is much more than an “all star entertainer’. For starters, he is a human being like you and I made in God’s image. Not just an “entertainer” that we could all speculate about to will. Michael was there to remind us all of how precious life is. That no amount of money, fame or talent can compensate for a broken childhood. PLUS Michael was a dad, a son, a brother, a spiritual soul. Bill, would you like people to say: “Phhhhew, he was just a newsman” when you die ? No? I guessed so.
“Jackson’s interaction with children were unacceptable for any adult.”
…….Bill, it seems you don’t know anything about children. I know plenty of sane adults who love children (more than the average adult too concerned with bills and work.) THE FACT is children followed Michael around, and they were the ones who wanted to be in Michael’s bed. Michael NEVER invited anyone into his room. You know how children are, don’t you?…I do! Every time I visit my sister,the first thing her kids want is to ’sleep in auntie’s bed tonight’. And their little friends too, when they come over, even the ones who don’t know me. They instantly ‘click’ with me because they sense I love and respect children deeply. Every evening they’d come into my bed (there I said it!!!) with a story book for me to read. I understand children, and that’s something they love. Michael was Peter Pan, a magical figure to them. And if the children wanted to stay with Michael, Michael always said: “IF IT’S OK WITH YOUR PARENTS.” So the parents would actually be the ones to blame for anything gone sour (but nothing went sour so this is pointless). Check your facts, Bill !
“His incredible selfishness spending hundreds of millions of dollars on himself while singing We Are The Worldshould make any clear thinking American nauseas.”
…..Bill, I don’t really care whether Michael spends 1 dollar or 100,000,000,000. It’s his hard earned money. PLUS Michael gave more than any other celebrity ever did to charities. They say it’s around two hundred millions but it’s actually much much more than that. Andhe’s in the Guinness book.
“Why are Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton making this a racial deal. Jackson bleached his own skin and then chose white men to provide existence to his children. To hear Sharpton speak today, you’d think Jackson was Martin Luther King, Jr.”
“Why is he being held up in the African American Community as a pillar of Black America when he bleached his skin.”
……Check your facts a little more. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are not trying to say Michael was Martin Luther King Jr. No one can ever replace Martin Luther King Jr. I’m sure every black person in America would agree to this unequivocally. Jesse and Al are simply giving credit where credit is due. MICHAEL JACKSON was the first entertainer to indeed bring blacks into mainstream American entertainment, and as you know entertainment and pop culture play a vital role into society as a whole. It highly influences norms and mindsets. Michael made whites be comfortable with blacks. Before Michael, music was segregated: either for blacks or whites. Martin Luther King Jr accomplished much but people’s deep ingrained MINDSETS still needed to be changed. Now with Michael, all of a sudden, blacks and whites listened to the same music coming from a black artist, and children for the first time in American history wanted to emulate a black men by dressing like him. It was okay to be black and cool. This indeed, is a huge contribution to American society, and you should be a little more grateful to Michael for breaking so many racial barriers. Michael went through a lot of obstacles but he kept fighting to make his dreams come true. He overcame a lot, and brought a lot of smiles to people’s faces.
Why you’re making such a big deal out of this, and turning the good Michael did into something “bad” is beyond my understanding.
Yes, Michael was troubled but that’s not his fault.
FINALLY Michael DID NOT bleach his skin but had ‘vitiligo’, a skin disease. It’s a relatively common chronic disorder that causes depigmentation in patches of skin.
Here’s a picture of what it looks like in the first stages of the disease:
Here’s the proof Michael had it:
Here’s a before/after picture of someone into late stage of this disease:
As far as Michael’s facial features, everyone in Hollywood has cosmetic surgery these days.
When it comes to Michael’s children, how do you know they are not his ? Have you done a paternity test ? They look bi-racial to me. There are plenty of children in Africa with a black and a white parent who look exactly as Michael’s children do. And if he indeed chose a Caucasian sperm donor for his two first children (the third is undeniably Michael’s, look at his eyes and nose), maybe there was a good reason for it ? Whatever it is, it’s only between him and God. We can’t judge others because we’re not perfect ourselves, are we ?
“…and after Michael Jackson was found ‘Not Guilty’ the American media did not exactly elevate him to hero status. Did it? But now that he’s dead (most likely from an accidental drug overdose). He is a hero. How does that work?”
……Again you just don’t get it. No one thinks of MJ as a hero in the perverted and twisted sense you’re thinking of. After his death, people all of a sudden realized what they had, and what they did not appreciate. But it’s deeper than just Michael. It’s really about us and our issues. It’s a lesson we had to learn collectively, and hopefully we’ll learn to appreciate our families and friends more and not wait until it is too late. It sometimes takes someone dying for us to remember all the good they did. We all know Michael wasn’t perfect but we choose to stay positive and remember the good he did. He touched so many of us with his songs and love. We understand he was deeply abused in his childhood. Not his fault. We cannot judge people based on outside appearance or imperfect and bizarre attitudes, because at the end of the day it’s what’s inside your heart that matters.
“Judge not lest ye be judged” Matt. 7
Listen to Bill’s rant:
I posted here and here that I was convinced Michael is with GOD in eternity. Well, yesterday there have been two confirmations to support what I said so far:
First one here from very well respected and renowned prophet called Steve Shultz. He said that “…circumstances make me wonder if God grabbed him one day, as he did for me”, and on another site here where he also said “…Michael Jackson summoned at least two prophets…Andre Crouch got in to see him as did Kim Clement also at some time period before his death. I just can’t tell you when that was. God was pulling on Michael Jackson, I believe.”
Second confirmation here from July Meyer, a worship leader at the International House of Prayer in Kansas: “I had this dream two years ago and it is literally being played out on the streets of LA today. If this dream is correct, which I believe it is, in all of Michael Jackson’s brokenness and weakness—Jesus snatched him into eternity.”
This makes me so happy ! I told you ! Just ask God and He’ll tell you inside your heart ! 
Nope, not that king, another one. The only one. This is an intriguing article that many people will like or just read of curiosity.
Watch video here until I figure how to embedd it here (not from youtube so it’s kinda hard.)
OR
Read it below in the form of an article, taken from the ELIJAHLIST site.
A Dream I Had Called “Catch and Snatch”
I had this dream two years ago and it is literally being played out on the streets of LA today. If this dream is correct, which I believe it is, in all of Michael Jackson’s brokenness and weakness—Jesus snatched him into eternity. And this scene will be played out more and more. The Lion of Judah is truly on the prowl for souls.
Here is the dream called “Catch and Snatch” which I had two years ago:
I had a dream that was the clearest dream; I felt like I was there. I felt the weight of it because there is a cry likened to the day of Exodus 11:6 getting ready to be heard in the land, but Joy will be heard throughout the halls of Heaven: “Then there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as was not like it before, nor shall be like it again.”
In the dream I was walking down the streets of California—specifically Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, LA and Malibu. I was calling out Hosea 6:1. It was a call: “Come, let us return unto the Lord…Come…Come.”
And I started prophesying Hosea 2:14-16 as I was walking in the streets: “There, behold, I will allure her. Will bring her into the wilderness and speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope. She shall sing there as in the days of her youth…And it shall be in that day, says the Lord, that you will call Me, ‘My Husband’ and no longer call Me ‘My Master.’”
I saw the Lord as the Lion, prowling the streets of the city of Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood, LA and Malibu. It was the Lion of Judah. I was very taken with this Lion. He was on a mission. He was on the prowl. It was very clear that He was ONLY passing through and He had no ties to this land. He was so eternally minded and consumed with eternity, and He was prowling the streets and gazing into the windows of peoples’ houses. He had one thing on His mind—souls.
I was walking the streets with the Lion of Judah and I could see lights on. I could hear people partying. It was at night. From the street I was looking into peoples’ windows because their lights were on, and I could see the inside of their houses and how they had not a thought of God nor of eternity.
The Lion of Judah was looking in the windows also. He turned to me, got right up in my face, eye to eye, and He said, “Be watchful and know what I am doing. Catch and Snatch. Catch and Snatch. I am going to catch them. I am going to chase them down and then I am going to snatch them. I am going to snatch them right into eternity.” He said, “Remember this and watch for the signs. Remember to watch for the signs.”
He kept saying, “I am going to lure Hollywood into the wilderness by catching the hearts of the ‘idols of the land,’ and I am going to snatch them into eternity in one breath.”
I was so aware that I was walking the streets of LA with “a Lion” and this Lion was talking to me. He kept saying, “I am going to catch them and turn their hearts in one breath and then, in an instant, I am going to snatch them into eternity. They are MINE. They are MINE. It will be unexplainable. It will be untimely. It will be sudden, and the grief that will fill the very heart of LA will cause hearts all over Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, LA, Malibu and Brentwood to begin to ‘look up’ and to begin to ’seek out eternity’ and to begin to ‘turn.’ THIS is the day of salvation. This will be the day when the harvest will be ripe and ready. THIS WILL BE THE DAY when the harvest fields will be ripe and ready.”
He said, “There have been many prophetic words about My heart for Hollywood and revival breaking out, but it will come with a price. It will start with devastation of a nation, that as one by one by one the ‘idols of a nation’ are snatched into eternity. People will not be able to explain it. It will dominate the news more than any other story and it will happen again and again and again and again.
“Let Him Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear”
“So, those who have an ear to hear, let them hear and understand, for as each one of these ‘idols of the land’ are snatched into eternity, though the earth mourn, Heaven rejoices. Truly, I will lead America and the nations of the earth into the wilderness and truly it is in THIS place of mourning that they will look up and call Me ‘My Husband.’
“Let him who has ears to hear, let him hear. A joyful shout will be heard throughout the halls of eternity as one by one, the idols of the land will have a change of heart, and in one breath I will snatch them into eternity forever, forever. Truly this is NOT a sad day, but a day of salvation. These days of salvation will cause the earth to mourn because they will be unexplainable. They will be sudden, for I will ‘catch’ the hearts of the ‘idols of the land’ and I will ’snatch’ them into eternity.
“You will not ‘hear’ of a turning of the heart; you will not ‘hear’ with your ears of a turning to Jesus Christ, for I will quickly and suddenly snatch them up. But KNOW this, not ONE of them will be lost into eternal darkness. So, hear Me now—Heaven rejoices in these ones whom I will catch and snatch.
“Let him who has ears to hear, let him hear. I am in love with these I will catch. I am in love with these I will snatch. THEY ARE MINE. I am not scared of darkness. I am drawn to darkness that LIGHT might explode out of darkness. For out of DARKNESS there came a great light. These are whom the earth will mourn, for it will be one after another after another after another, but HEAVEN will rejoice. It will look devastating to the land, but truly Heaven is rejoicing in another soul stepping into eternity.
“Let him who has ears to hear, let him hear the sound of rejoicing in Heaven, for the prodigal son has come home. Though the earth mourn, not ONE of these who I snatch will enter into darkness, not one of them. Be watchful—watch for the signs.”
All of a sudden it was like I was walking the streets right in the middle of death. It was like I was in the time of Moses and the first-born son of every family was taken with much grief and wailing arising in the land.
Exodus 11:6, “Then there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as was not like it before, nor shall be like it again.”
The Lion of Judah said, “For this is going to happen over and over and over as one by one, I will catch the ‘idols of the land’ and their children, and I will ’snatch’ them into eternity and Heaven will rejoice for these who were lost have eternally been found.”
Then I woke up singing this little chorus:
There’s a brand new bloom in the desert
There’s a brand new color in the sky
There’s snow in the middle of spring
Be watchful, the signs of the times.
Julie Meyer
Worship leader, International House of Prayer
Email: click here
About Julie Meyer: Julie Meyer is a longtime and beloved worship leader and songwriter at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. She is a prophetic singer who carries the glory and the presence of God as an abandoned worshiper. Her passion is His presence as she trumpets the message of the Bridegroom searching for His Bride! Julie has recorded several CDs and is the author of the book, “Invitation To Encounter: A Journey in Dreams.”
Her three sons, Isaac and twins Jesse and Joe, all serve and play on worship teams at the House of Prayer, and Julie helps her husband Walt with home groups and youth gatherings that support the growing community at the Missions Base. Julie and her family reside in Kansas City, Missouri.
I hope you find this as interesting and riveting as I do because honestly, it’s absolutely fascinating !
I could have noticed this on my own, but I didn’t, so thanks to the site TMZ.com for this ! Read their post on Michael Jackson and the number 7.
I have to say this does not suprise me. Although I didn’t pay attention to all the “7’s” in Michael Jackson’s life, the meaning of numbers is not something foreign to me. Remember when the Dow dropped 777 points, when Michael Phelps won 8 medals in the 8th month (that is August)2008 and 08-08-08 marked the beginning of the Beijing Olympics ? There are tons of examples like this, and what it means is pretty simple: NUMBERS HAVE MEANING.
Here’s what TMZ.com found out:
– Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02.
– Michael Jackson’s memorial was on 7/7/09 … exactly 7 years after the will was signed.
– Michael Jackson’s two biggest hits — “Black & White” and “Billie Jean” — were each #1 for 7 weeks.
– Michael Jackson’s three biggest albums — “Thriller,” “Bad” and “Dangerous” — each produced 7 top 40 hits.
– Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.
– Michael Jackson was born in 1958 … 19 + 58 = 77
– Michael Jackson died on the 25th … 2 + 5 = 7
– Michael Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name.
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF THE NUMBER 7:
Ok. Here’s the crazy part. Right after I read the TMZ post on Michael and the number 7, I matter -of- factly asked God to show me the meaning of that number and why it was such a regular occurence in MJ’s life. Forgot all about it, went to my room, sat on my bed, randomly opened a book about angels (that I haden’t yet read). And guess what ? The very page I randomly chose said “the number 7 means anything to do with the divine”. Wow. So…I started thinking about that TMZ.com post again. Then forgot about it all again. One day went by, went shopping…went to buy magazines… and I came across this one magazine with a bold title splashed across the front cover (basically which was hard to miss): “The meaning of numbers”. Wow again. So I thought again (yes, again !!!) about that TMZ.com site and their post on Michael and all the 7 drama, and realized I should investigate about the number 7 further, from a spiritual perspective of course.
Here’s what I found:
In the Hebrew, seven is shevah. It is from the root savah, to be full or satisfied, have enough of. Hence the meaning of the word “seven” is dominated by this root, for on the seventh day God rested from the work of Creation. It was full and complete, and good and perfect.”
Source: http://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/7.html
SO basically, the number 7 means PERFECTION and COMPLETION.
“Seven is used frequently in the Scriptures to signify completeness. At times it has reference to bringing a work toward completion. Or it can refer to the complete cycle of things as established or allowed by God. By completing his work toward the earth in six creative days and resting on the seventh day, Jehovah set the pattern for the whole Sabbath arrangement, from the seven-day week to the Jubilee year that followed the seven-times-seven–year cycle. (Ex 20:10; Le 25:2, 6, 8) The Festival of Unleavened Bread and the Festival of Booths were each seven days long. (Ex 34:18; Le 23:34) Seven appears often in connection with the Levitical rules for offerings (Le 4:6; 16:14, 19; Nu 28:11) and for cleansings.—Le 14:7, 8, 16, 27, 51; 2Ki 5:10.
Multiples of seven are used in a similar sense of completeness.
Seventy-seven, a repetition of seven in a number, was equivalent to saying “indefinitely” or “without limit.” Jesus counsels Christians to forgive their brothers to that extent. (Mt 18:21, 22) Since God had ruled that anyone killing Cain, the murderer, must “suffer vengeance seven times,” Lamech, who apparently killed a man in self-defense, said: “If seven times Cain is to be avenged, then Lamech seventy times and seven.”—Ge 4:15, 23, 24.”
Source: http://id.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070205152410AAFBQ8F
Believe it or not, there are also a lot of SEVENS (7) in God’s Holy Word, a couple below (but there are many many more)
- Pharaoh’s dream (which led to Joseph’s rise to power) had 7 fat cattle and 7 starved cattle.
- The lampstand in the Temple had 7 branches (as seen today in the Menorah).
- The Israelite annual holy days were filled with measurements of 7, including the Days of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Tabernacles which each have 7 days.
- There are 7 weeks between Passover and Pentecost.
- The Israelites were to give the land itself a rest every 7th year.
- The Israelites marched around Jericho for 7 days before its fall, when 7 priests blew 7 trumpets 7 times.
- There are 7 recorded statements of Jesus while He was on the cross.
- Coincidently or not, Jerusalem is 777 meters above sea level.
- The 7 churches, with their 7 spirits, in Revelation.
- The 7 stars, 7 Seals, 7 trumpets, 7 candlesticks, 7 vials of end-time prophecy.
WHAT THE NUMBER 7 MEANS IN THE CASE OF MICHAEL JACKSON:
Check for updates, as I will probably have more and more insights on this as I usually don’t understand things all at once .
First off, it is a very well known fact that Michael Jackson was a perfectionist. Not always a good thing in his case as it led to sometimes bizarre behaviors, and of course being too hard on himself. But a very good thing still, because it indirectly contributed to his worldwide fame, and amazing showcase of his talent.
– Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.
Explanation: This simply means that Michael was divinely chosen out of all his family to be someone very special. Like Joseph and his brothers. Jospeph was the special and chosen one. The fact that he is the 7th child is NOT a coincidence.
– Michael Jackson’s memorial was on 7/7/09 … exactly 7 years after the will was signed
Explanation: Hope this doesn’t sound cheezy, but this probably means Michael’s life was ‘complete’ and that it was time for him to go.
– Michael Jackson’s two biggest hits — “Black & White” and “Billie Jean” — were each #1 for 7 weeks.
Explanation: Well this is a thing of perfection again…
check for the rest of the explanations later….
God bless you all, and remember that you are LOVED !
Wow. Where to start ? I don’t have to recap what happened because everyone knows by now. Just go on any major news network like CNN.com, BBC.com, or MSNBC.com or simply google it if you don’t know what I’m talking about (impossible unless you went hibernating on the moon)
I’m here to give a spiritual perspective on things, not rehash the same news that everyone already knows. We got CNN for that.
By the giant photo above, you can tell I watched the live coverage of the public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles yesterday. (what else ?)
Everyone says the best moment was when Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson spoke at the microphone, and broke down in tears. She could barely speak, she fought tears. Her voice sounded so hurt and SO genuine, so innocent and very girly like. For just a moment, through Paris’s emotional speech, Michael’s Jackson appeared as a real human being, not just as a mega popular pop icon or an eccentric man. Suddenly, you realized Michael was a ‘daddy’ with a heart, a real person that you could have personally known. As I heard someone so eloquentely say: ”Paris did what no PR firm has been able to do for Michael Jackson. She catapulted him from tarnished to gleaming white.” (AC360 comment) I like that comment but I like this one better: “Paris Jackson made the whole world cry with her.”
Nothing like a child’s pure and innocent words to make everyone look inside and find compassion.
Everyone started weeping.
Everyone’s heart broke.
Everyone was touched.
Everyone finally caught a glimpse of the “real” Michael.
Seeing ‘Blanket’ (Michael’s second son and third child Prince Michael II) break down and weep as well was so painful to watch.
So much needs to be said, I don’t know where to start but I’ve already said enough. There’s so much information, so much that needs attention. I’m way too emotional about this, it’s hard to write. You be the judge.
I want to continue by saying that Paris Jackson is a TREASURE, a real sweetheart and very beautiful young lady, and my heart goes out to her in the most sincere way. I pray God comforts her and her brothers. They need it.
I don’t agree with those who say she souldn’t have spoken out as she did. She SHOULD HAVE. You decide why, I’m not going to ’shout’ my opinion further. Surf the net, read blogs, newsites, everything in between and make up your mind.
SPIRITUAL VERDICT ON THAT ONE:
PARIS IS INDEED VERY SPECIAL: I keep hearing people say Michael’s kids are ’special’. I didn’t grasp the full meaning of this until yesterday, until I heard Paris express herself so emotionally with such a tender and pure heart. Before Michael’s death, I watched some photos of Michael’s kids on the internet. They wore masks on most, but on some you could see them with bare faces. I was instantly touched when I saw those kids, all three of them, I don’t know why, some people are just special like that. They have such a special aura about them, I couldn’t explain. Maybe it’s because of all the mystery surrounding them, all the speculations and unanswered questions. Could be. But I think there’s something more to this. Paris caught my attention the most. I don’t know why. I felt she was a very special, emotional, profound and sensitive child. Obviously, noone had ever heard her speak before Tuesday, just maybe seen the odd photo where she’s caught without a mask by the paparazzis. So yesterday gave us the very first glimpse to her personality.
Well, what I felt about Paris was confirmed yesterday. This beautiful child will bring a lot of happiness to this world. I don’t know why or when, but she’ll have a strong impact on the world in the future, and will stand out, and be a legend her own.
Ok, that’s it. Just pray for Paris, her brothers, and all of Michael Jackson’s family.
God bless you and keep spreading LOVE !
Heartbreaking. That’s all I can say. I listened to an old Michael Jackson interview on Oprah. She asked Michael “What do you want to be known for ?.” In his soft, child-like, innocent voice, he replied: “I just want to be loved all over the world, wherever I am. I truly love people of all races with all my heart“
I JUST WANT TO BE LOVED !
How many people are crying out for love ! LOVE ! This is the ONE ingredient that people want more than anything.
I didn’t write this because I’m a Michael Jackson maniac. I said this to make a point. About all of us.
GOD IS LOVE !
THE OPRAH INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL JACKSON, if you don’t want to wait, it’s at 5:32
UPDATE #1: read 2 confirmations that Michael is indeed with the Lord, despite Andrae not leading him.
I reported here that Michael Jackson may have asked for spiritual advice from Gospel singer Andrae Crouch. Well it’s STILL true. (ok I’m a couple of days late on this, but I promise to blog faithfully everyday). What is NOT true is that they led Michael to the Lord. They only talked, sang and shared with him apparently.
Here’s the statement both Andrae Crouch and his sister released:
“It has been brought to our attention that several media outlets have been erroneously reporting that we met our dear friend Michael Jackson several weeks prior to his death so he could accept Christ. This is incorrect and absolutely not true.”We loved and respected Michael enormously and we’ve been friends with him for many, many years, and are deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic death. We recently met with Michael to discuss recording two songs with our choir for his newest recording project.
“Michael always had a respect and curiosity for spiritual things. During our meeting, not unlike many other creative/music meetings we’ve had with him in the past, we sang together, prayed together and had a wonderful time.
“We are praying for Michael’s family and desire nothing less than God’s best for them.”
I bet a lot of you are very disappointed by this. Don’t be. Michael is with the Lord. I know it, and so do you. Ask God. He’ll tell you. That’s the privilige we get for having personal relationship with God. He reveals things to us. Unlike some christian sites who will tell you to not care whether Michael went to heaven or not, to focus on other people and not be entangled into this ‘media circus’, we here actually CARE about Michael’s soul. (and everyone else’s). Some of us really care about Michael, and there’s nothing wrong in wanting to know where he is spending eternity.
There have been way too much false articles written since it was first announed by the site TMZ that Michael Jackson died. I mean, come on ! The nanny one (where it said she pumped MJ’s stomach several times) was proved UNTRUE by the nanny herself. The Debbie Rowe one (that she didn’t want anything to do with her kids) was proven FALSE as well, as she is now wanting to fight for “her” children. And there are many more.
Exactly Jermaine, very well said. What some people fail to realize is that Michael’s REAL self was/is his spirit. I can’t stress this enough: everyone should know by now that we live in an overly materialistic world where outside appearance matters way too much. I wish more people had looked at the real Michael. And ’outward appearance’ is not just confined to looks, it can mean anything like wealth, the way someone talks, dresses etc, their tastes, their background etc. But again, this is all Life 101. That’s why we have wars, genocides and conflicts. What’s wrong with us ? And we’re supposed to be ‘evolved’ ? Thank God for all the ‘good’ people out there who fight for the good of us all.
Just wanted to add this in closing:
1 Samuel 16:7
Humans look at outward appearances, but the LORD looks into the heart.
