Miley, The Morning After
I didn’t catch the Video Music Awards (VMAs), but after all the chatter the morning after, curiosity got the best of me. So I headed over to YouTube to find out what all the fuss was about. (No, I’m not going to link to it.)
After my eyes and heart recovered from Miley Cyrus’ highly inappropriate dance routine in front of millions of people—children included, the thousands of comments from viewers and readers made sense.
Many comments, in my opinion, were as distasteful as Miley’s performance itself. But as I wrote in my post about Whitney Houston, we’re all some version of Miley, whether we admit it or not.
How many times have we made irrational decisions? Choices that seemed fun at the moment, but the morning after, maybe even hours or seconds after, felt regret, guilt, and shame.
- Erupting in anger.
- Pulling up the porn just one more time.
- Binging on fat-laden foods.
- Downing just one more drink.
- Having just one more affair.
- Telling a “little white lie.”
I myself have plopped my face into my hands the morning after saying, “What the H-E-double hockey sticks was I thinking?”
Miley Cyrus might not be saying that just yet, but I assure you: In time, she will. We all will.
We all seek that one thing that will make us feel alive—truly free. And not just free for a moment, but free for a lifetime. We can’t find it on a stage in front of millions of people or in the corner of a dark room with nothing but our conscience. We find it in Jesus.
Jesus is what we’re all looking for. Jesus is the only one who grants us freedom with open arms. We won’t be perfect, by any means, and consequences surely will follow. But when we can grasp that He loves us and He delights in us—His beautiful creations, we have no need for the harmful anger, the porn, the binging, the drinks, the affairs, the lies, or the inappropriate dance routines. We know He loves us! And that’s all that matters.
The night before—and the morning after.
Come alongside… When have you made a poor decision? How did you feel afterward? How did you recover? Remember, you can post anonymously.
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I agree Daphne. It’s so very sad. I’ve been praying lots for her. My husband didn’t even seem phased. He’s like what would you expect when you listen to the lyrics of so many of the songs on Top 40 radio. MTV knew exactly what she was going to do.
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Thanks for commenting, Jamie.
We do need to pray for her–for all people, young and old, who wake up in the morning asking, “Why did I do that?”
I have been there many times myself.
Hugs,
Daphne
Amen. My husband brought it up this morning and all I said was, she is in trouble honey. We may not know what kind, but she needs our prayers.
Hi, Terry!
You’re right. So are many in our culture. Thank God for recovery and the opportunity start anew.
Blessings!
Daphne
thank you, daphne. i, too, was driven to view the onslaught of images that barraged the internet yesterday morning. my heart broke for her. i couldn’t criticize, i couldn’t judge, i couldn’t even be disgusted…but i was almost driven to tears. i hope – i sincerely hope – there will be a day she’ll look back and wonder “what the heck was i thinking?” i don’t want another celebrity tragedy.
i love the parallel you draw. among all the images was so much judgement from the masses, and all i could think was “by the same measure you judge…” by the same measure i judge i will be judged. we are no better…or worse.
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My dear friend, I know you and I have the same heart. We can’t criticize. We can’t judge. We are no better or worse.
Hugs,
Daphne
If you don’t mind I’m going to link your post on mine at The Bible Blotter…
Not at all! Thanks so much for visiting.
Blessings,
Daphne
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Daphne: I watched a You -tube video just now. I believe her behavior was EXTREMELY inappropriate. I had seen the image of the Will Smith family; it speaks volumes. I am in my 60’s and do not remember anyone daring to present themselves in that way ‘back in the day.’
Thanks for stopping by, C. I agree that it was extremely inappropriate. And you’re right: Even the expressions of Will Smith and his family speak a lot.
I am 37, and I don’t remember anything as inappropriate as that “back in my day.”
We will continue to pray for her and our young people.
Blessings,
Daphne
Thank you for sharing. Great post.
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May God’s blessings surround you today.
Daphne
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Powerful post. The first thing that popped into my head, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
Exactly, Floyd. We all have our own issues.
Thanks for stopping by.
Daphne
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