This is a very odd post as its very much away from the general perspectives, but I was listening to some public declarations of faith and this boy of 17 years old told me something that I would not easily admit. I have been a strong Christian, but there are times I fail to say "Praise God" for something good that happens in my life. Most of us do, but we have own excuses. Some are like. "what will others think" and "why tell everyone who I believe" or "Why should I praise God publicly, can't I just hide this and praise him in private."
Well for those who are still reading, the 17 year old guy is none other than Justin Beiber. Well for my friends who are not into hip hop or teen pop or R&B music, here is his picture. Why him ? I would now say why not him? By the time he was 17, he had over 6 million fans. This is one case where people would flip off. Come on think of it, when you were a teenager or if you are, don't you feel so happy if you got 30 facebook notifications, 10 friend requests, and 15 messages. Yes, you would be over your head. So would be this kid, but the truth some times sets you free. Justin told in a certain video that his inspiration was Job. He answers a reporter that he found Job inspirational as although Job had lost everything, he remained very faithful to God and he never gave up on God. Justin says that he talks to God and has a relationship with him. Seriously people! we are talking about a rock star and this my friends is what Justin calls the peg to keep him on the ground.
Some reasons that this happened to him was his mother. His mother was a victim to abuse and had run away, tried like many of those among us who had really bad childhood tried to suicide, till someone spoke to her about God and she accepted God in her life. This woman has grown a son with talent and faith, that his testimony would inspire people.
So, on the other side, how many of you have heard about Owl City ? Now if have not heard of this band also, you are living under a rock or you are on a sabbatical . This is another band that has huge fans. They are more into 20s than teens. The band has the lead singer who is Adam Young. He too is a blogger and thie thing about him is also the fact that his professed faith in Jesus Christ. I am so blessed to know that people that we know by actions are also ready to express themselves to public and have their fans hate them for the fact such as being "Christians" and people who "have a relationship" or "talk to God", not pray, but rather "talk", like they are insane. But this is Christianity, its a love relation, insane to the world, but meaningful to heavens. God Bless You all.
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