What the world can learn from Paris Hilton and Susan Stafford
Category: Society
Posted: Jun 09, 2007 02:13 pm
(posted by: oossabooga)
Ok, the complaints and sorrow of the previous blog is past me now. I get that way occasionally. But, the good thing about me is I get over things quickly (most of the time). LOL Anyways, there really isn't much to be upset about. Everyone just needs to vent every now and then, and then let it go. So, going going gone!
Speaking of getting over things, I wish Paris Hilton would get over it! We all have to deal with the consequences of our actions, whether good or bad. And hopefully, she can get over her pity party as quickly as I can get over mine. God reminded me that no matter how bad things seem, we can either be bitter or better. I chose to be better. The longer I choose to whine about things, the worse I'm going to be. So, I just got to pick up and move on, because in all truth, I am so very blessed. After all, I got to wake up another day. For some, there is no waking up at all. Or, they wake up and have to face even tougher challenges; like an illness or some kind of loss, stress, financial trouble, hunger, or something else.
I think that is why God wants us to be thankful, because that is the key to joy. If Paris Hilton appreciated ANYTHING, she wouldn't be wallowing in misery right now. Better yet, if she had been disciplined when she was a child, maybe she wouldn't be in the fix she is in. She is acting so childish, and she has finally got to learn that breaking the law has consequences. She has slid by for too long, and now, it has finally caught up with her. There is no reason why she should be exempt (even though she thought somehow, she could manipulate that way once again), especially after coasting for so long. Maybe this could be the very wake-up call she needs to start valuing her blessings and quit being so spoiled, shallow, and material. Let's all pray for her.
I can only hope her "rock bottom" as she sees it will get her to a place of calling out to God and not on her money and creature comforts. I pray that she will learn the lesson of the exalted ones being humbled and the humble ones being exalted (Matthew 23:12, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14) .
Maybe Paris should see this video of my friend Susan Stafford. Years ago, she was in the sex industry. She got arrested for prostitution and when she got arrested and put in jail, she had her "rock bottom" moment. She cried out to God and God answered her prayers and transformed her mightily!! She inspires me so much and when she showed me this video, when I met her on vacation, I was just so moved!! I happened to find it online yesterday, and I wanted to make sure people had the opportunity to see this!! You will be amazed at her story!! Please take the time to watch this short video!! Click on this link and on "watch now" when you get to the page!
http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/Susan_Stafford121106.aspx
So, we got to choose what kind of person we are going to be. Are we going to call out to God, surrender to Him and have a truly better life like Susan Stafford did? Or, are we going to cling to our own creature comforts and refuse to be a better person with joy in our hearts because of the transformation of Christ like Paris Hilton does? It's not too late to choose! I hope Paris, and the rest of the hard hearted out there, will cry out to the Lord for peace and salvation. The "stuff" of this world can't save you, and if Paris thinks jail is "hell," she's really going to be whinning when she experiences the real thing if she doesn't accept Christ.
