Punch In The Gut

You usually never see it coming. A phone call out of the blue, an email announcement or possibly on the 6 o'clock news. Such and such pastor of so-and-so church was arrested for soliciting underage girls online - or - Such and Such pastor was caught having an affair with a member of his congregation. It sickens your stomach, it hurts your heart, and it makes you mad. I feel much the same way right now. This morning I learned that the author of the latest hit song from Hillsong called "HEALER" was lying about his terminal cancer. Mike Guglielmucci told everyone that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Upon receiving the news he went home and sat down at his piano and began crying out to God and the song "HEALER" came out of it. It is a GREAT song! Unfortunately - Mike was lying! He never has had cancer. It was a total sham! You may have seen his "story" on youtube leading worship at a Hillsong event - Hillsong has since pulled all of these spots and is working with authorities to resolve the matter. It is my understanding that NO ONE knew this and therefore no blame or criticism should be cast upon Hillsong.

So many emotions run through your mind when you hear a story like this - anger, frustration, sadness, shock, etc...

What then should be our response - - a friend of mine at www.theworshipcommunity.com has written an article addressing this that I think you might helpful - you can find it here.

You never have to look very far to be reminded that we still battle indwelling sin daily. This is yet another example of why staying on our faces in prayer and living in His Word daily are not just suggestions for the Christian life but necessities! Opening our lives up to others in accountability is a must. We need people that have full access to our lives so that they can point out the pimples when they pop up.

All right ----- now catch your breath and pray. God will use this to bring glory to Himself! He wasn't caught off guard by this or shocked that this happened. He is still King of Kings and Lord of Lords reigning sovereignly on His throne. Worship Him!