Charlotte Panthers QB Cam Newton is singing God’s praises and encouraging everyone to cherish each other and dispense with negativity after surviving a wreck in Charlotte this week. His truck flipped four times and he suffered 2 fractures in his lower back and no further internal injuries.
His spirit is stronger than ever, though. The Atlanta native and former Westlake High School star posted this ebullient message/sermon on his public Facebook page:
“I do not know where to begin because by the look of that picture soMEone is supposed to be dead or severely injured worse than what I am right now! While I am resting up the thought that keeps flashing in my mind is that GOD IS GOOD and someone has (their) protective hands on my life shielding me from any danger that may come my way!
“I know one thing, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF “IF” you are holding a grudge against someone, “IF” you don’t tell the people that’s close and dear to you that “YOU LOVE THEM” every chance you get, “IF” your mad because something didn’t go your way today! L1FE IS TO SHORT FOR YOU NOT TO APPRECIATE IT TO THE FULLNESS; THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD!
“I thank you to the people who have been keeping me in (their) prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery! I am appreciative for the many great things GOD has given me to be thankful for. It’s (an) old cliché statement but it says “GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS!” And as that crash constantly plays back in my mind every time I close my eyes, I can’t go another day without me THANKING GOD for the opportunities he has given me in my life and this accident puts A LOT of things in perspective of what’s important and what’s not!
“SHAMEonYOU if YOU go another second in life with holding a grudge or HATING on someone, taking life for granted, or just not appreciating the breath you just breathed; trust and believe there are plenty people with illnesses, people in the hospital, or even people that are 6ft under the earth that W1SH they had “another”opportunity to do so!
"So if you read this I challenge you to L1VE life to the fullness everyday! 1OVE the people who are close to you (and don't be afraid to tell them as well)! FORG1VE "whoever" for "whatever" they did! Trust when I tell you that L1FE is (too) short for you NOT to do those things! #THANKyouJESUSforALLOWINGmeTOseeANOTHERday"
Amen, Cam!
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