Amazing Grace
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15b NLT
''And as God's grace brings more and more people to Christ,
there will be great thanksgiving,
and God will receive more and more glory.''
He wrecked every car he owned over a 7 year period
He destroyed two jeeps
He demolished a camper
He sank two boats
He jumped from a speeding car just before it careened over a 600 foot cliff
He drank way too much whisky and beer
He swallowed amphetamines by the handful
He divorced his wife leaving four children
He was drug crazed he drove a tractor in an ice cold lake
He knocked down doors and smashed in walls
He sawed the legs off furniture in motel rooms
He triggered fire alarms in the middle of the night
He broke his jaw and nose in a reckless car accident
He did all this before his 36th birthday
Like John Newton the author of the hymn Amazing Grace,
Johnny Cash had survived like a cat with nine x nine lives.
At age twelve Johnny Cash had given his life to Christ
and through the bad and ugly years God did not give up on Johnny.
Little did Johnny know at that time that nearly half his life had passed him bye.
But a recommitment to Christ, new marriage and vigor to help others
changed everything for Johnny.
The second half of his life would be different.
Bible believing church member
Faithful husband
Born again Christian
Sowed seeds of favor into everyone around him
Movie Star
Called an ''Institution of Country Music''
Won 10 Grammys
A month before he died Johnny was quoted as saying,
''Oh, I expect my life to end pretty soon,'' he says.
''You know, I'm 71 years old. I have great faith, though. I have unshakeable faith.''
Any regrets Johnny?
''I used to,'' he says,
''But I forgave myself. When God forgave me, I figured I'd better do it, too.''
All his practice done Johnny Cash is now singing praises
to the Lord of Lord and King of Kings.
Can't you just hear him now, ''Hello, I'm Johnny Cash.''
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
Prayer
Father, thank you for Your Amazing Grace that saved Johnny Cash and saved me.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Team - prayer:
Father please bring 1.......... 2.... 3.... into your kingdom.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
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