Up until recently, teen queen Miley Cyrus has let her Christian faith be more implied than overtly stated. But recent red carpet appearances—not to mention her interview with Barbara Walters—have found Miley giving more and more sound bytes about Jesus. Over the weekend, Miley won two awards at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and the first "thank you" out of her mouth was "to her Lord and savior Jesus Christ."
Thanking Jesus in an acceptance speech has certainly been a staple of many a celebrity in the past, but his name doesn't usually come up on a loud, crazy, light-hearted event such as the Kids Choice Awards (Though it is my personal opinion if Jesus was at the awards show in person, he would enjoy being slimed.). The fact that so many press outlets are noting Miley's reference to Jesus in her acceptance speech is also telling of the ever-increasing clout of this teen dynamo and the amount of attention being paid to every word out of her mouth.
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"(Though it is my personal opinion if Jesus was at the awards show in person, he would enjoy being slimed.)."
Interesting thought. I think you are right.
And Miley probably wouldn't mind either.
God Bless Miley Cyrus! Well - He already has! ;-) I just hope Miley maintains her faith & values once she turns 18. She is a wonderful role model, and I hope she keeps her "down to earth" personality and keeps giving God the glory well into adulthood! Hollywood / the media may not care for that sort of thing, but so what? Look where the "It's all about ME" attitude has gotten people like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Jamie Lynn Spears, etc, etc. I may not care for Billy Ray as a singer, but he's obviously a wonderful father and Miley's mother is awesome too!
I'm so sad for this world. I guess when a young star claims the name of Jesus Christ, I expect Osmond type behavior. She doesn't need to dress or pose like any of that.
My 11 year old is heartbroken. We were discussing how my favorites and her favorites were both "clean, straight, Christian" stars. (Okay, opinions on LDS aside) But, Miley...pray for her.
I was very excited to hear Miley thank Jesus!
We have to remember she is only 15 and is growing up in public. If any of our lives were tracked like hers I'm sure it wouldn't take more than a day for something we do or say to be zeroed in on by the press. Can you imagine having to monitor every word that comes out of your mouth and come up with something that nobody will shake their finger at when you are questioned on the spot with cameras in your face?
She is still a child and learning good judgment the hard way and fast!
She is a leader at age 15 and is doing an amazing job but of course she is going to mess up now and then and we need to just pray for her to grow in wisdom and in faith in the Lord. God has placed her in this position and she needs our prayers. I think she is so wonderfully talented and good hearted. God bless her!
I have never met Miley Cyrus but she sounds like a great girl and I like knowing that she is a christian.
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