Comments on Jon and Kate Prayers: Why The Hate For Jon & Kate?

I was not surprised by their slit. I had noticed d...

2009-08-14T20:39:04.025-04:00

I was not surprised by their slit. I had noticed during last season that Kate never seemed to say thank you to Jon, or show respect or even any affection. I had always admired Jon for his hard work around the house, building, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the children etc, but only heard Kate complaining, whinning about what, or how he did things! Yes, marriage is difficult and can't imagine having 8 children, but you MUST take time for yourselves and I don't think that Kate was being respectful or sensitive to Jon. Since the slit, my take on Kate is that she is self centered, and though she loves and does for her children, I believe that she LOVES the attention from the media & the lime light, not to mention the MONEY! Always the nails polished, hair done, cloths, .... seems anything Kate wanted, Jon was NEVER to question or deny her! Too bad. I think Jon just felt left out, not important or respected and just plain dismissed as a person & husband. Kate runs the "show".... her way or no way, and is self absorbed with herself. I truly hope that they both seek counseling for their issues and can become better people & parents! The media has just bad mouthed Jon to no end, and again, Kate can fake a tear and everyone buys it! My heart goes out to Jon and the children...Don't know how he stayed in this marriage as long as he did.... sad for all envolved.... and as for watching the show? No....I think they all need their privacy for their own sakes and mostly for the children... Noticed a change in behavior in Maddy and Carry... they seem to be little show offs and a bit spoiled these days...

This is a wonderful article. I pray that Jon will ...

2009-07-13T18:07:58.949-04:00

This is a wonderful article. I pray that Jon will see this. My heart cries out for the children, Jon, and Kate. No one completely knows what they are going through, and I am sure it is tearing them up inside. I really pray that God's will is done in each of their lives, because His will is sooo much greater than any [hu]man's will.

I am really sad about the photos of Jon with Haile...

2009-07-11T22:49:29.993-04:00

I am really sad about the photos of Jon with Hailey Glassman in France....and if the reports are true, working for the head guy/designer at Ed Hardy would mean exposure to drugs....the poor children have to see pictures of their father with another woman while still married to their mother....why is Jon choosing to create hurt? I, like many others, feel that Kate was overbearing, but now I am beginning to wonder if it was not because of Jon's lack of leading....Dear Lord, please place Jon near his family....nearer to You, and call him to remember the joy of his children....please place Kate in reflection upon how to aide her family towards healing and how to lower her pride to allow Jon to be the father and husband You intended when their covenant began.

Thank you, Rick, for being strong in reminding us all to lift them up in prayer....

Sincerely,
Debby

Blah Blah Blah, you know what, i read 1/2 of these...

2009-06-29T21:22:47.292-04:00

Blah Blah Blah, you know what, i read 1/2 of these comments and i had to stop, I agree with u rick.
I personality think that these two love each other, and are doing this for the kids... how else can they send them all to college?
I also believe that if we all mind are own business and let them have thier lives back, that maybe.. just maybe thay can get thier lives back.. and reconnect as a husband and wife...
I live in a small town, and i know what its like to have people talk about you... imagine if its the whole USA... hell add in canada too...
Enough is enough,.. leave them alone...

Anonymous 71, thank you for your comments and for ...

2009-06-25T17:34:00.529-04:00

Anonymous 71, thank you for your comments and for stopping by. You're looking at the first article I posted regarding the Gosselins and specifically Jon.

If you're not seeing this blog as focusing on prayers for Jon & Kate, I think you've missed the point. A tabloid? Interesting assessment but I disagree.

This blog is about being positive and prayerful about this couple which many readers see as defending them. This is due to not understanding that you can love someone and pray for them without agreeing with their opinions or actions.

Jon & Kate do need some tough love. While they need prayer, they also need to realize they are both not communicating and are more focused on the world than God. People do change over the years, relationships change, but we have to stay the course.

Rick, this is a great cause. Very much needed, but...

2009-06-25T14:20:10.406-04:00

Rick, this is a great cause. Very much needed, but your taking Jons side for everything. The bible says do not judge, yet judging had to come into effect somewhere for you to make the assesments you did about Jon. They both have faults in all of this but hey.. who am i to point them out? They definately need prayer wich i thought this website was strictly about.. but, i was yet to find out it's still alot like all the tabloids.

Kate is a controlling bitch. Sorry but it is true...

2009-06-24T04:17:23.323-04:00

Kate is a controlling bitch. Sorry but it is true. Pray for them.

Well, the “Big Announcement” came last night and i...

2009-06-23T16:11:34.470-04:00

Well, the “Big Announcement” came last night and its official, Jon and Kate are splitting up. While I agree that there is no one who does not deserve to be in people’s thoughts, prayers or meditations, I feel it is too late for this couple. They have grown apart from each other and I seriously believe their relationship is beyond repair. Who does need your prayers; thoughts and meditations however, are, as I said before, the children. They have grown up on TV; they have lived their lives in front of cameras and have a childhood which lacks privacy. Their most personal moments such as potty training and their parents divorce have been broadcast on national TV. While they are not lacking for anything, their lives are very public and they have not been given the chance to be normal children. They are the ones who will suffer the most. Think of them when you are praying.

As a side note to Anonymous 67, who posted about the Gosselins being investigated for child abuse. I believe you have your facts wrong. It is TLC being investigated by the State of PA to determine whether or not they are violating child labor laws. Of course when the laws were written, the legislators did not anticipate reality TV shows where children would be featured. What needs to happen, as often does in this day and age is that the laws have to catch up with the times.

Jon has all but given up. It was very apparent in ...

2009-06-23T16:00:20.677-04:00

Jon has all but given up. It was very apparent in the last episode oast night. Kate says that he won't talk to her, even when prompted by her to discuss "things". She says he will talk to her for two minutes and it's like a "window into his life" and then he walks away. It's obvious that Kate is honestly trying to salvage what's left of their marriage. She seems to be truly hurting and Jon doesn't even get watery eyed when discussing divorce. Whether he cheated or not, whether she cheated or not, a marriage is supposed to be for a lifetime. Regardless of how you feel about Kate or Jon, their marriage is supposed to last until death, not until they just don't fell like being married anymore. I don't understand the appearance of Jon's "no emotion" stance. He now has both ears pierced, is wearing "trendy" clothes and reiterates that his is "only 32" and doesn't know what he wants from life. How about this Jon. How about being a grown up and being a father to your kids, a husband to your wife. Get counseling and move forward as a family. I'm sure I'll catch heat from all the believers that J&K need to be divorced because of how they are "exploiting" the kids. I feel they should end the show, and just concentrate on fixing their marriage. No amount of wealth is worth making your children a statistic.

-Andrea

Jon cheated because Kate cheated on him. It's a li...

2009-06-23T11:28:25.806-04:00

Jon cheated because Kate cheated on him. It's a life style to let in the cam crew. The parents are innocint for the Child Abuse thing of a law. The parents don't know. What about 18 kids and counting??? Table for 12??? They are sued also?? For child abuse?? Im guessing they the crews make a offer to the parents and they just wanted to give it a try. Now, they're stuck to the crew. I am a Fan of Jon And Kate Plus Eight. They seperated alot lately because Kate was at this Book Signing, not near home. Jon was souposed to stay at home with the kids but,...he went out with a 29 yr old teacher, caught and became the HOT topic all over the US. Why don't they appoligize and make sure both of them are getting the attention. They should find 2 baby sitters and then they can be alone for the day. THEY NEED FREEDOM!!!They should sit alone, talk about the things THEY done wrong, not about what eachother had done wrong. Then, they would appoliogise and make up and blah blah blah. Won't that be a little softer??? Tthey will soon after the Divorce feel the pain alone with the kids, handling a melt down while prepareing lunch. They will discover that they need eachother and they BOTH love eachother. Whey will promis to not let out any bad attitudes and will write them down. Then at the end of the day, they will read out all the things they wrote. No matter what, they will hug and say sorry. That will make peace. Why not watch the show??

This whole thing disturbs me on a very deep level....

2009-06-23T10:18:17.438-04:00

This whole thing disturbs me on a very deep level. In the beginning, I couldn't help but be on a "side" and the way everything was portrayed, I kind of held it against Jon. But the more I think about it, the more I realize that it's not one, it's both. I am a Christian and I do want to uplift this family, but there is a time where every person in their life has to decide what's more important - money or their family.

I do agree that it would be very difficult to go from having nothing and then being a household name. It would be a very hard thing to adjust to and you do lose yourself if you're not careful. I married a man who makes a lot more money than me and I found myself being tempted to enjoy the finer things a little too much. It takes discipline and sound judgment to pull yourself back from worldly things and realize that you've become someone you don't really like that much.

I feel that Kate has been too harsh on Jon in the past. I feel that while she is a very high-spirited woman (like me) it takes a lot of control not to be cutting or sarcastic to your husband and it does take a lot to respect your husband. When you're used to doing things on your own, it's hard to feel like you need someone.

On Jon's side - he's been too lenient in what he takes from her. He's a laid back man to begin with, but there does come a time where you have to literally say that enough is enough.

They've had their problems, but I feel that the cameras have made it worse. The kids are beautiful, wonderful children, but children do not have the foresight or understanding about television that an adult does. It is their job as parents to protect their children and having your kids on national tv for this long isn't healthy. I'm not saying they are or are not being exploited, I'm saying that they will not look back at this with fond memories - to know that their parents split up on national television.

To make the choice to be in the spotlight is to take the good and the bad. It was their decision and unfortunately, I do feel that it really contributed to their demise. I hope that they can work it out in the end.

Anonymous, thanks for stopping by to share your th...

2009-06-22T13:39:58.095-04:00

Anonymous, thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts. This blog isn't about ONLY praying for Jon & Kate. Indeed, there are many families in far more dire situations.

However, if anyone has an interest or not with this couple, my challenge is to instead of gossiping or spreading hate-speech about them, pray for them and their children.

While they and many couples can benefit from marriage counseling, EVERYONE needs prayers. Just because someone is a celebrity or gets free materials doesn't negate them from needing to pray or receive prayers.

Why are we just praying for Jon and Kate?? There ...

2009-06-22T12:14:43.857-04:00

Why are we just praying for Jon and Kate?? There are thousands ,if not more, Famileis with children that are having the same internal problems as Jon and Kate !! What makes them anymore special than any other family having problems? The fact that they are on tv? Or is it the fact that they are now rich in a Big house? OMG !! they have fewer problems than the average couple. They get free clothes, toys, cars, houses, Vacations, while the rest of us have to pay for all of that by ourselves. They need no prayers, they need marraige counseling! they need a slap back into reality! they need the media to leave them alone !!

So pray for the average American family that gets no freebies, pray for the average american family that actually has to go out and work to pay for the new clothes and toys for thier children. Pray for the average American family that can barely afford rent for the 2 bedroom apartment for the 3 kids and 2 adults living there. Pray for the aveage American family that they survive and find peace in thier marraige!

Keri, thanks for sharing your thoughts here, too. ...

2009-06-21T19:51:29.765-04:00

Keri, thanks for sharing your thoughts here, too. Indeed, Kris's approach is wonderful for prayer and positive words are so much more beneficial than hateful ones. Thank you both for building the Kingdom.

Kris, I was blessed by the prayer you posted and I...

2009-06-21T19:45:39.695-04:00

Kris, I was blessed by the prayer you posted and I have found that (since I type rather quickly!) typing prayers is a wonderful method of praying for me, as it allows me to get my thoughts out quickly and I can revisit my prayer numerous times. There's something about being able to see the written words as I'm praying them again to Jesus that makes it sweeter each time.

Rick, again, thank you for this site. My prayers are with the Gosselins for reconciliation and peace among every person in their family.

Anonymous #1, thanks for stopping by and for your ...

2009-06-21T17:16:12.136-04:00

Anonymous #1, thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. No, I'm not a pastor by vocation and nor am I famous, however, all Christians are ministers...we sometimes don't realize that. We're ministers to our family and friends, our coworkers, and to where God places us to make an impact for Him. Thank you for so much for sharing about your faith and how it's a part of your life.

Anonymous #2, thanks for sharing the link. I'll check it out. Reminds me of when actor Jon Voight recently spoke about his opinion of the Obama Administration. Seems there are more conservatives in Hollywood than most people thought because we don't normally hear about it.

I just noticed Sedona Cowboy's comments regarding ...

2009-06-21T08:46:59.697-04:00

I just noticed Sedona Cowboy's comments regarding prayer for some famous musicians and actors/actresses. I believe there is a Christian ministry that does promote prayer for people in the film, TV, and music industries. Here is one I have found: Hollywood Prayer Network online at http://www.hollywoodprayernetwork.org/about-hpn

I know there is a Catholic one as well.

Great suggestion.

I just rediscovered this thread. I forgot why I s...

2009-06-21T08:31:26.683-04:00

I just rediscovered this thread. I forgot why I started praying for this couple in the first place. I remembered reading this suggestion somewhere and started looking for it.

Are you a Christian Pastor? Maybe you are famous, I am not sure? Anyway, small-time or big-time, I admire your public position regarding the Gosselins. It's really the best I have seen anywhere: just pray for the family.

I am Catholic and we are great believers in intercessory prayer. Our trust in the Mother of Jesus is based on our faith that no human being pleased Him more than His mother and that her request to Him will not be denied. She asks for the perfect will of God to be done, according to His plan.

One of our Doctors of the Church, Therese Martin, writes in her book, "The Story of a Soul," that as a young girl she prayed fervently for the repentance of a murderer condemned to die named Pranzini. Her prayers were answered and this deepened her relationship with God. Whenever I feel myself praying for famous people I do not know, and I usually feel a little silly doing so, I call them "my Pranzini." I think this type of intercessory prayer is very pleasing to God the Father. I know if my children begged for favors on each other's behalf, I would be more inclined to grant them. It is childlike and sweet to ask fervently for the Gosselin family healing. And we are to be like little children before God.

God bless the Gosselins and bring them healing and peace, and God bless this man whose comment thread reminded me what I am called to do as a viewer.

Marcos, I really appreciate you sharing more of yo...

2009-06-17T12:10:32.237-04:00

Marcos, I really appreciate you sharing more of your thoughts. What I'm encouraging is intercessory prayer for this couple. For more on this, check this out: http://www.gotquestions.org/intercessory-prayer.html

No one is undeserving of prayer, no one. Even the murderer, rapist, or dictator deserves prayer. What we have to search is our own hearts to see if we are willing to do what is needed and intercede for someone before God.

I'm sorry Rick but as wrong as this may seem or so...

2009-06-17T04:38:07.572-04:00

I'm sorry Rick but as wrong as this may seem or sound Kate and Jon do not deserve anyone's prayers. A couple that even after gaining an extensive amount of financial help from a T.V. network, still had the courage to go across the country to different hard-working middle class churches for so-called "speaking arrangements" and talked up a story of financial woes and even myths of the kids not having college funds so they could get these Huge "Love Offerings" don't deserve pitty or to be in the prayers of anybody, becasue in their right mind they are only thinking of themselves. If you were in that spot I'm sure Jon & Kate would not pray for you. But I'll take that back I'm nooone to say someone doesn't deserve prayers, that's not right and even I feel a little bad but these people are true scumbags and deserve what they are going through

-Marcos

Marcos, thanks for dropping by to share your thoug...

2009-06-16T15:37:55.039-04:00

Marcos, thanks for dropping by to share your thoughts. I welcome other's views here, else I would've rejected your comment. This article and this blog is about praying for this couple. What you view as a "defense" regarding other's comments, is a challenge to change one's thinking - to have a positive viewpoint.

With your comments, what difference does it make if Jon has done what you say? Would I prefer he has not? Sure. What difference does it make if the reason for Kate's estrangement from her parents is what you say? Would I prefer that account not be true? Of course!

However, I'm praying that their marriage be healed, that they reconcile with each other and their children, that they are willing to be willing to do what's needed to heal relationships around them. What is truth will be brought out and revealed in time.

Anonymous, Keily was having a positive outlook which I appreciate and commend. This isn't a farm, so there are no donkeys or ducks here.

It's funny reading the comments in this blog to se...

2009-06-16T03:48:33.574-04:00

It's funny reading the comments in this blog to see Rick and Keily praise the others every single post and kiss each others ass. Lame ducks.

It's funny to see how any comment that even in the...

2009-06-16T03:43:37.742-04:00

It's funny to see how any comment that even in the littlest way bashes or doesn't necessarily agree with your personal opinion of Jon (Rick) you are right there with a defense, please get off his nuts. It's obvious he is a cheater, no matter how muhc research you think you have done or what stories or tabloids you wish to believe, just look at the pictures, the video of Jon leaving Deanna's (his supposed girl friends) house through the back door early in the morning after spending the night (a video took by Deanna's brother, Jason) Deanna does not live with her brother anymore due to him exposing her relationship to the whole world. There is plenty of pictures all over the place, from Pennsylvania to Utah (on Kate's birthday) You can believe what you want to believe and have whatever opinion you want to have but you also are lying to yourself and being arrogant by looking past all these facts, because there's a certain point where they stop begin accusations and allegations and move on to something clearer and brighter.

As for Kate is concerned, She is an attention seeker and thinks life is all about her, over looking the fact that all she has is thanks to her children and without them she would be a nobody. She even cut off her own parents.
Kate's dad's church where he is a Minister got tons of donations and volunteers for the sextuplets and Kate was rude, nasty and demanded ONLY NEW MATCHING items.
Then she demanded CASH. Then she disowned him when he refused to give in.

She rejected unmatched cribs and clothing.

She wanted 6 matching cribs etc.

These are the same grandparents that watched the twins the entire time Kate was in the hospital with the sextuplets.

See where this is going?

It caused a rift and Kate disowned them in a huff and cut the sextuplets out of their lives.

-Marcos, just so rick doesn't call me out on not having a name behind my post like he did with a previous reply that wasn't pro-gosselin :)

I have to say thank you for the a site that just o...

2009-06-15T20:26:41.902-04:00

I have to say thank you for the a site that just offers prayers. So many sites are either, uber-fan or uber-envy. I've watched the show, loved it a few years ago (as did my husband). I lost interest last year and was floored by the direction that this season has taken. My husband is Jon like, and I am Kate like. We actually joke about it. So I understand your description of your relationship as well as the J & K relationship. There are many relationships that mirror that one degree or aother. We've had our struggles. We, have gone in different directions at times.... and we only have the stress of 2 kids. It was worse when our kids were young, so many decisions for a plan everything, rigid, but loving Mom and an ultra laid back, no commitment, but loving Dad. I thought divorce, often in the early years. I stayed for my family, found the friendship I had with my husband and remembered the love never died. I am not in their home and I'm not sure what is rumor, fact, for TV or real. Their children deserve for each of them to give their marriage every chance possible. I find myself now looking for "good news", pictures of them together and happy. Call me pollyanna, but I also pray that find their way. Their children have had an extrodinary life, they will need thier parents for stability when every moment of their lives are in TV history forever.

Anonymous, many thanks for sharing your thoughts a...

2009-06-14T08:55:03.822-04:00

Anonymous, many thanks for sharing your thoughts and reminding us that we should walk in someone's shoes before casting judgment on the person in the shoes.