Hey Paris,
First, I want to commend you for your comments to Barbara Walters. You told her, “I used to act dumb. That act is no longer cute. Now, I would like to make a difference. God has given me this new chance.” That’s great! I also want to compliment you on your plea to the media to stop focusing on you and cover more important issues such as the war in Iraq.
Second, I’m praying that God will continue to use this experience to draw you closer to Him. Unfortunately, for most of us, it takes something tragic—or humiliating—to get our attention off ourselves and onto Him. (How to know God in a real way)
Third, if you think the paparazzi only want to exploit you, beware of so-called “Christian” ministries that will want to use you if they think you’ve had a spiritual conversion in jail. I do pray that you come to know God in a real, personal way through this experience, but don’t go public! Get in a small group of Christians and grow in your faith until you’re spiritually ready for the media’s exploitation and scrutiny.
You’re in my prayers.
