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Along with the lion's share of the world, I wake to the new volley of Michael Jackson death-stories. Mourners gather, media speculates, and the life that could have been is visited from every aspect.
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I add my own sense of loss to theirs, for there have been few of modern day music fame to have impacted the world of Rock-n-Roll so dramatically. My feet still tap out the beat to many a Jackson Five or Michael Jackson song! My heart is burdened for those that loved him; family & friends, fans.
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It is truly a tragic ending to an equally tragically lived-life.
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Though accolades abound for Michael Jackson's amazing creative talent, there are few to speak of the noble notes that were his over-riding life song. No doubt there were such notes, but they play faintly in the background of a life that was marked by the ignoble.
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I cannot know what was or is the condition of Michael Jackson's heart, but I thank God for all lives that end on the sure note of salvation. While sorrow descends for the death of a believer so, too, does hope.
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I pray it was so for Michael Jackson.
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Exactly. It has been years since the mention of his name has not brought a sense of sadness to me; a person of extraordinary talent and influence, he seemed more lost than many, more tragic than most. How I pray he knew His creator.
Blessings this day,
Melinda
He made an impact on many people--I too am sad about the way he lived his past years. And yes,the first thing I think about is "did he know the Savior?"
Very well said! Thank you for sharing this post today. I was overwhelmed last night with all the media attention on his behalf. Honestly, I just didnt want to hear it anymore. This morning, my husband suggested I not turn the tv on, but rather spend time in prayer. I am greatful for a sensitive husband...and thankful for your very timely post. GOD BLESS YOU....you read my heart!
Blessings and prayers, andrea
Michael Jacson did have such a sad, tragic life. My heart does not condemn him, but I feel concern over the questionable issues he had.
Whenever we are confronted with death, I, like you, turn to our hope in the scriptures, for as Christians we know heaven awaits us. Yes, the very presence of God forever!
I want to fix my gaze at that hope today. Death for believers is only a passage to life anew, perfected, real, eternal.
Thank you for sharing your heart today.
Many blessings as you serve this weekend. I pray your day will be filled with joy and peace.
In His Love,
Andrea
1 thess has so many wonderful lessons; falling asleep with Him...isn't that the ultimate providence :)
well said
have a gr8 weekend
We all said a prayer for Michael Jackson's salvation....
It was a sad week saying good bye to Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett as well.
Amen!
His life was such a tragedy for someone so talented. I pray, that inspite of his public life, that he knew his savior!
I pray the same thing, Sassy. I also wondered about his salvation. My heart goes out to his children, the rest of his family, and those who knew him and loved him.
I'm comforted knowing that he had a Christian mother who loves Jesus. I remember her remarks as she attended one of his trials with him. Who knows what kind of influence she had on him and what he really believed.
This was well said.I am glad to have visited here.
I add my sadness to yours and the rest of the world.
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