By now many of you would have heard the news that Michael Guglielmucci, the worship leader who wrote the song 'Healer', has been living a lie for over 2 years. It turns out that Michael has not been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and that he managed to decieve his church, friends, family and even his wife into believing that he was terminally ill.
Given that Michael is Australian, and that the song is currently being sung all over the world, it might be worth getting up to speed...
REPORTS OF THE STORY
> Adelaide Now
> The Australian
THE SONG
The song can be streamed here
SOME RESPONSES
David Chatelier said...
"I am not surprised by deception and I wouldn't try to guess the
true reasons behind it. I know the brokenness of people, the pain that
often lies hidden within, the issues of pride and ego, the downward
spiral when one lie leads to another...I am sad for Michael, his
family, his friends, the people who have trusted him...But where were
the people who know him well? How can deception of this scale
continue?...Where were his friends, his confidants, his mentors, his
spiritual advisors?"
Mark Conner said...
"Having read the myriad of comments on my and other blogs, it is clear that there is a diversity of thoughts and feelings on this issue. I think the challenge for us all at this time is to seek to find a balance of Grace AND Truth, two things that Jesus was filled with (John 1:14)...Mike needs both Grace and Truth now. Grace comes in response to a repentant heart. Truth means that there will still be consequences for his actions and reconciliation to be worked towards, especially for those he has hurt through his actions. Mike, and the leaders he is accountable to, will need to work these things through appropriately. Because Mike was a leader given a platform of influence, the consequences are much greater. With great power comes great responsibility".
Carlos Whittiker said...
"Please pray for Michael Guglielmucci and his heart...Know 2 things for sure...God can anoint any song with or without the messenger and I believe the song is annointed. God is a God of second chances. Pray for the hearts of those able to not forgive".
MICHAEL'S ONE AND ONLY INTERVIEW
