Is Miley to blame?

I have been seeing so many postings regarding the VMA's. Some positive, more negative. The positive are directed at the reunion of N'Sync. I get it. N'Sync was huge and it makes people feel good to see bands they love get back together for one more show. Now the negative, which is everywhere, is directed really at one person, Miley Cyrus. Now some could make an argument for Lady GaGa as well, but it's mostly directed at Miley.

I was reading that parent groups are outraged that MTV and the VMA's would allow something like that that is so inappropriate for children. First of all, it's really inappropriate for everyone, not just kids. Secondly, I think they are completely nuts, because this is MTV and the VMA's. What did they think it was, PBS? They have been pushing buttons since they started. This isn't the first time something like this has happened and I'm sure it's not the last. Now, I'm not condoning this by any means, but parents, get a grip and know what your kids are watching. That's on you, not MTV.

Now the real tragedy in all of this is the ridicule Miley Cyrus is getting by everyone. Christians especially. Now, I haven't blasted her for what happened but I did find myself making light of it. This is really not something to ridicule or take lightly. This is a lost little girl. I think we forget that sometimes. Celebrities are people. People that need Jesus just as much as I do and deserve forgiveness just as much as I do. We tend to treat them like they don't really exist in reality. That they are just people who show up on our TV screens. I saw some horrible posts about her. That's not what she needs. That's not what her family needs.

Where has our compassion gone? Where has our care for our fellow man gone? She is someones daughter and grandaughter! She really exists. She deserves our thoughts not our ridicule. She deserves our prayers and petitions before a Holy God. I used to think that praying for celebrities was kinda weird. But why does Jenny down the street who's struggling with addiction deserve my prayers more than them.

I will end with this. Miley Cyrus deserves to be prayed for by believers. Not torn to death for her actions. That's what the world does. It's not what we are supposed to do. I can honestly say for the first time today I prayed for a celebrity because I lifted Miley up to my God who performs miracles and can change lives. You should do the same.