I find it sad that Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died this week and most of the news surrounding his death is about his financial life...how much his estate dropped in value, speculation of his net worth, how much debt he had accumulated and who will get what.
It's tragic that this remarkably talented man, who contributed greatly to the world of music and dance, died at such a young age. And all people have to talk about is his net worth? This is oddly ironic.
If anything, Michael Jackson serves as a powerful reminder to us all of how little money matters in the end. For even with all of Michael's success and money, it could not buy him what he seemed to have wanted and needed most: love and happiness.
Michael Jackson serves as a reminder to us all of what money cannot buy:
Money cannot heal a broken childhood.
Money cannot protect you or make you feel safe.
Money cannot make you feel good about yourself.
Money cannot make you feel whole and beautiful.
Money cannot give you a sense of self or self-acceptance.
Money cannot heal the pain you hold or the loneliness you feel.
I think it would be great if we all took a moment to reflect on and honor just how much
joy, beauty and music Michael Jackson brought into our lives...in spite of the pain he held.
God bless him and may he now rest in far greater place of peace.
Michael Jackson: A Reminder of What Money Can't Buy
Friday June 26, 2009
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Micheal and I go back a long way. As a matter of fact I was born in August as well and considered this king my brother although I never met him in the flesh, there was always a part of me that connected with him, his pain, his family,his dad and brothers and sisters. I was born in 1958, and just seeing 1958-2009 across the screen made me think that could very easily be me. I don't care what the haters are saying about Micheal, all I know is that when he was being accused we cannot help but see the character of Christ. He never cursed anyone, he was humble when he talked and sung from his soul! I will forever love my brother, and I want his family to know that it takes a lot to be the family of a king! I know because I belong to the Royal Family in Heaven. I know from his character where he is, but the question now is...where will you spend eturnity?
The message that we should all receive is what Michael tried to convey. See we need to learn forgiveness and to value each and every life that God blesses us to know in our lifetime.
It was sad to hear about micheal,But we will all go that way.not how he pasted but we all will leave this place,the scripture says he are just passing through this is not our home?i am glad i have another home waiting for me.That was a awesome article and true.we are not to store up our treasures down here.
Michael did a lot of good in this world, he is a loving father, brother,friend, and uncle. Inspite of all what when on with his father and him, he love his father daily he forgave his father. the world looking at his father as some bad guy. Michael father saw protenial in his children, some was more gifted, instead of making all of them climb the ladder at the sametime, he chose one and it was Michael. Today he is known as the king of pops.
Michael owes no debt he is free from all that. all who want to take on what left behind can do so, one thing i know his children will be taken care of, with God all things are possiable. Michael will always remembered, he is a great guy.
MAY GOD THE FATHER LEARN TO DO THE MOON WALK FROM MJ. EXCELLENT DANCER. AND MJ YOU KEEP THAT SWEET VOICE AND SING FOR MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER IS THERE IN HEAVEN AND SHE WILL BE OOHING OVER YOU.AND MOM AND POP JACKSON REMEMBER DONT CRY TOO MUCH ESPECIALLY DURING THE COOL OF THE DAY WHEN MJ IS WALKING WITH JESUS AND HOLDING A CANDLE BECAUSE I WAS TOLD US PARENTS KEEP PUTTING THE FLAME OUT WITH OUR TEARS. AND CAN YOU IMAGINE YOUR SON GETS TO WALK AND TALK WITH THE GREATEST PERSON THAT EVER LIVED ON THIS EARTH. GOD BLESS YOU MOM AND POP JACKSON AND THE WHOLE FAMILY. JUST HANG IN THERE IT WONT BE LONG AND WE WILL BE WITH HIM FOREVER. KISSES TO MJ'S CHILDREN AND I KNOW THEY WILL BE FINE FOR YOUR FAMILY HAS STUCK TOGETHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN AND YOU ALL CAN BELEIVE MJ'S MEMORIES AND HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU AND II MOURN WITH YOU FOR I WATCHED MJ GROW AND I AM 4 YRS OLDER THAN HIM, BUT I LOVE HIS MUSIC AND DANCED TO IT MANY TIMES. HE WAS AWESOME IN MY EYES AND HEARTS AND THOSE THAT LIED ON HIM AND TRIED TO RUIN HIM WELL GOD WILL HANDLE THEM. ANYWAY I NEVER EVER WILL FORGET OUR ONE AND ONLY MICHAEL JACKSON.... GOD BLESS AND LOTS OF HUGS TO THE JACKSON FAMILY AND FANS.
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