I know what the other headlines say but it is not true. Bernie Mac is not _ _ _ _ he has made his transition to a another form of Life and Purpose. I read the reports the other day from Mac’s Publicist stating that the rumors were not true. Bernie was alive and expected to make a full recovery they said. After reading that article online and having prior knowledge of his previous bout with pneumonia, i felt an urge to pray and didn’t, i forgot and that is totally unacceptable. When ever you feel the Spirit nudging you to pray for someone stop and do it. No matter the who the person is, their stature in society, the situation nor circumstance …. Pray and it will make a difference.

If I would have prayed for Bernie Mac would he still be here. I doubt it, but there was a need to be met by Prayer and I was called along with others to take action. We may never know why God will ask us to stand in the gap for others in Prayer. All we need to do is be obedient. It could be for his family, wife of many years, for a peaceful transition from this life to a greater one.

Yes, Bernie Mac has started a “New Life” at 50 and his Legacy has just begun. Many of us African American Fathers will miss his wisdom on how to be a loving Husband, caring Adoptive Parent and an overall great human being.I loved watching the show and would be brought to tears during some of the touching episodes. Bernie challenged me to be a better father, husband and to be proud of being a Black Man in America. I was devastated when my wife told me in the car after arriving at home saturday evening that he died that morning. All I could think of after the initial shock was, that I did not pray for him.

I will say a prayer now for his wife of many years, his grandmother who poured into him wisdom and the many Fathers, Mothers and Children that were touched by his life. I pray that we will never forget his wisdom, love for family and that million dollar smile. We will miss you Bernie Mac, but never forget you. We celebrate you in your “New Life” and pray that you will smile upon us from heaven.

PS: Bernie I an sorry that I forgot to pray for you ….. but can you pray for me?  

I really need it ….. I need to be a better husband, father and overall person …… Thank You