04 March 2012

"I get so emotional baby..."




Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence
On 17 September 2000, Paula Yates, 41, was found dead at her home in London of an accidental heroin overdose. The coroner ruled that it was not a suicide, but a result of "foolish and incautious" behaviour.

Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil.
A coroner's inquest reached a verdict of misadventure. The report released on 26 October 2011 stated that Winehouse's blood alcohol content was more than five times the legal drink-drive limit. According to the coroner, "The unintended consequences of such potentially fatal levels resulted in her sudden death."

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown
On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in a suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, submerged in the bathtub. Local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent."

What did Paula Yates, Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston all have in common?

Not only did they die in tragic circumstances, which you wouldn't think possible for such famous celebrities in their field, but the question you need to ask yourself is who introduced those things into their lives?

On the surface you could quickly reply that it was the pressure of fame which other celebrities have faced, but a closer look reveals that their partners had a very big role to play in their demise.

Paula Yates died after a heroin overdose. Amy Winehouse died of blood poisoning, and Whitney from a cocktail of alcohol and prescription drugs. These deaths did not happen after one fatal drug or alcohol binge. Their deaths were a result of months, even years of abuseWhy?

Because they made the wrong choice of dating known "bad boys" - men who had inner demons of their own but could not overcome them.

I'm positive that these women knew the addiction their men had, but battling their own inner demons, they either thought this man understands the problems I'm facing or was introduced to drugs and alcohol when it was too latewhen their hearts said "I'm hooked to him". Therefore there would be no going back from the steep downward spiral culminating in their deaths.

If you think you can change someone you just met with addictions or a past that continues to haunt them, you will be on your own on that narrow lonely road. And the chances are: 

1.    You will accept the person as they are and continue in that relationship (knowing full well you will suffer for the rest of the time you are together, and even beyond)

2.    You will end up doing the same they do.

You need to take a step back and let that person find help in God. The real truth is that they, nor you are not ready for a relationship.

However, when you have God's Spirit in you, you firstly know what's right and what is wrong for you and you will have the strength to carry out the right decision
with no emotions attached. When you do not have His character, you are indecisive and will end up eventually saying yes to all that is wrong. Once you jump in at the deep end, it will be hard to save yourself.

And finally I recently heard one of Whitney's songs. I would strongly advise you not to follow these lyrics. However,  how many did and still do today:
"I get so emotional baby, every time I think of you..."

13 February 2012


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14 December 2011

Another one bites the dust!

Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher - R.I.P.Married 6 years, divorced 2011


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05 December 2011

Do you really know Me?



In the past, one of my favourite artists was Michael Jackson. Like every fan, you sing his songs, try to dance like him, buy his albums and even go to his concerts. But how well did I really know him?

Well, I would either buy or get copies of his music from friends. When his exclusive videos would premiere on TV, I would be there to watch or record them. If there were special documentaries on his life and music, then I would tune in and would read anything in the papers about him. But to say I was a real fan, I wasn’t.
Can I say I knew the “King of Pop” just by listening to his music or watching music videos, etc?

I would have liked to go to one of his concerts, though I never got the opportunity to.
Let’s imagine I got my hands on a ticket and I was right at the front of Wembley Stadium, being pressed by the crowds. I’m within touching distance of him, and as he sings “Billie Jean is not my lover” while moonwalking in front of me, he stops, looks in my direction and then holds out his diamond encrusted white glove. I then touch his hand and hang on until he drags himself away to carry on with his routine. That experience is a lot better than just staying at home playing his music all the time, don’t you think?
However, can I now say I know the “King of Pop”?

Let’s take it a step further!

Imagine I win a competition to spend a day with Michael Jackson. I am chauffeur–driven to his hotel where we have breakfast. I meet his children. He gives me a signed autograph of his latest album. I spend the day shopping with him while he’s on tour in London. I get to ask all the questions about his personal life, music and family. He tells me things he hasn’t even told the media. And, finally, I go to his concert where I receive V.I.P. treatment and a backstage pass.
Can I now say I know the “King of Pop” after this experience?

From this simple example, you should be able to understand if you are born of God or not. Do you, only owning his “albums” (a Bible) and “knowing all the lyrics” (praying and singing hymns), think that you know the real God?
Or, do you think you know Jesus just because you are a faithful member having your life touched by His finger (the diamond encrusted glove) in the form of a blessing or a miracle? Is this enough to say you know God?

Not only should I say Jesus is my Lord with my words, I have to live out those words through my practising of them. This means taking some of my valued time to spend with Him – in prayer, in meditation, evaluating my thoughts, actions, words and changing accordingly, when my mistakes are “revealed” to me.

I can only do this when I make the time to seek the “Spirit of Love”. When I separate this time – not only for God, but more for me – to search and receive the new birth, then I will be able to know the “Real King”, His will for my love life and for my dreams to be made possible.


Have you met the “Real King” of love yet? Every Saturday, 7pm, at the Rainbow.


Pastor­ Michael­ Boodram
Email me:­ love@uckg.org