When I found out about Whitney Houston’s death I was stunned, shocked and in disbelief. I couldn’t really express how I felt at the moment because I was still working in the Cadillac display at the Chicago auto show. But after about 15 minutes, it was time for my break so I was able to finally check my phone to find out exactly what happened to her.
After reading my text messages, timelines, news websites and entertainment blogs I become overwhelmed with all the information that was flooding my mind at one time…welcome to the world of Social Media. Of course I felt being a blogger myself I should have tweeted, sent my condolences to the family or posted a photo collage, but instead I decided to just pray for her family.
Although I have never met Whitney before in my life I was so overcome with sadness that I felt like I was about to have a panic attack. I started thinking, now if I felt that way…oh God what about her mother and her only child Bobbi Kristina. Then, I started getting angry at the people who enabled her to continue to wreak her life. Yes, I know she’s a grown woman, but if you love someone…you tell them the truth. You keep them away from people, places and things that would cause them to take backward steps, not lead them to it.
Through Whitney’s struggles over the years, I always hoped that she would eventually turn things around and get back to the place she was many years ago. But today, she is in a better place…no more struggles, media, or disappointments. My prayers right now are for those she left behind. The one’s looking for answers and wondering what they could have done differently to help her. The mother who has to bury her child and the daughter who will be raised without her dear mother.
I decided that sending a tweet, blogging or updating my Facebook status after hearing about Whitney Houston’s death wouldn’t accomplish as much as prayer could… and I was right!
R.I.P. Nippy
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Well said beautiful diva. I thought of you and know she is in a better place! I love you and thank God for bringing us together as friends, sisters, and overcomers! Yes, prayer is the best way to see change and give it our Father who loves us unconditionally. I appreciate you always challenging me to be a better woman!love, T
Well said Ms. Savvy! Her legacy just brought back so many memories. She was an amazing vocalist and truly a role model for every young girl with a dream. She will forever be missed but I have my personal collection of her music to keep her alive in my heart. “For every win, someone must fail. There comes a point when you will exhale…Shoop.” (Waiting to Exhale) Just one of my favs!!!
Thank you for sharing ~ these were my exact sentiments. There is a time to be still and pray and hear from God. You are truly The Savvy Sistah that I love, admire and trust. Study to be quiet.
No disrespect to you , the Houston family or anyone reading…my question to you is “How Do You Know That She Is In A Better Place?”
Is it because she was a famed entertainer adored by the world? Talented woman who had many gifts? The fact that she sold millions of records globally? or Because she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and savior and knew him in the pardons of her sins?
I have found that when we care about or love someone we hope or wish for the best and often place them in heaven with the father bearing wings of angels but our prayers after their spirit has left the body won’t grant them peace nor is it enough to grant them eternal life!
The world is full of GOOD people who may not rob or kill, lie or cheat, commit adultery or fornicate but the bible says “NOT BY WORKS of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5)
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.(John 14:6)
Just being a good person isn’t enough and Although I don’t stand in judgement of whether or not Ms. Houston knew the Lord in the way that he requires to receive eternal life and have everlasting peace but I pray for those who are still living and hath ear to hear receive in their hearts Jesus Christ for it is the only way to the father and the kingdom of god!
We must become active disciples ministering the word of GOD as John the Baptist did “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand” (Matthew 3:2) religious rituals will not move the heart or hand of God nor lead sinners to salvation.
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