Cam Newton’s Inspirational Instagram Post

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Cam Newton does not write many of his social media posts, but an Instagram message posted Wednesday night sure sounded like it came from the Panthers quarterback.

You can read Newton’s first public comments since his Tuesday accident below:

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 there 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 there 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 a 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 ALOT 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 to short for you NOT to do those things! #THANKyouJESUSforALLOWINGmeTOseeANOTHERday L1VE-1OVE-FORG1VE=HAPP1NESS

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  • black_catgal336

    BlackBlueReview I feel like we have watched him grow /mature every yr and this accident will make him mature even more :)

  • sjackson1271

    BlackBlueReview I find it amazing how ignorant people are! I hope Cam goes to a team that has a better fan base!

  • JerodShuford

    The teacher in me wants to mark that up so badly.  Don’t they teach grammar at Auburn?  Or maybe that’s just my sour grapes that he makes more in a few hours than I do all year.  :)  But seriously, a great sentiment from a guy who seems like a genuinely good person, and as we Panther fans have seen over the years, that is not automatic.  I wish Cam the best and look forward to many years of this man as the face of our franchise. His enthusiasm, spirit and exuberance will make it a bright one.