Sank two boats
Destroyed two jeeps
Demolished a camper
Drank way too much whisky and beer
Divorced his wife leaving four children
Swallowed amphetamines by the handful
Sawed the legs off furniture in motel rooms
Knocked down doors and smashed in walls
Triggered fire alarms in the middle of the night
Drug crazed he drove a tractor in an ice cold lake
Broke his jaw and nose in a reckless car accident
Wrecked every car he owned over a 7 year period
Jumped from a car before it careened over a 600 ft cliff
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 by his 36th birthday 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.
Faithful husband
Won 10 Grammys
Born again Christian
Bible believing church member
Sowed seeds of favor into everyone around him
Movie Star Called an "Institution of Country Music"
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!
Pastor Bill from Christian Cyber Ministries
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