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“Worship with Elvis?" Part 3

“Is this when you became a drug addict?” the interviewer asked. Elvis Presley’s face burned beet red in obvious irritation for he was not used to being challenged by anyone. The interview was not going as expected. Who did this guy from the Heavenly Broadcasting Network think he was?

Regaining his composure, Elvis replied; "I was never a drug addict President Richard Nixon awarded me a badge to serve our country as a narcotics agent. He felt I could help guide children away from street drugs. Yes, I take sleeping pills…you can’t imagine what it’s like after a concert. It’s hard to come down from the high energy level I need on stage for my fans. During the day I take Dexedrine to wake up and get going again. But, everything is prescribed by my doctor: "Dr. Nick."

There was a brief moment of silence before the interviewer continued: “You’re a famous rock and roll star, Elvis, yet you still sing a lot of Gospel in addition to your other material. Why?”

“Well sir, my faith in God has always been strong and I've never been afraid to share that faith with my fans. Gospel music is a part of my heritage and tells a story like no other music. Gospel music is…”

Before he could finish the interviewer cut in… “Elvis, your faith and your lifestyle do not reflect the Gospel music you claim to love. You live a wild life of nonstop parties. Despite what you say…you are hopelessly addicted to prescription drugs! You’ve been unfaithful to the very wife you claim to love.”

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“Who are you and just who do you think you’re talking to!” Elvis screamed and at the same time gestured to a body guard, "Find that Heavenly Broadcast idiot in the sound booth and bring him here.”

Long agonizingly silent minutes pass before the body guard appears in the sound booth and shouts down to Elvis. “There’s no one in the booth but technicians!”

Elvis was stunned… “Well, where is he?” He looked around frantically. “Where are you?”

“I’m still here, Elvis.”

“Where is here?” Suddenly, he realizes the answer. “Are you trying to tell me that you are God?”

"Yes and I’m very disappointed in you, Elvis. You could have influenced millions through your gift of music to follow me. Instead you did everything to suit you. What do you have to say for yourself?”

God, I’ve always known there had to be a purpose for my life. I read the Bible and sang gospel music with passion. I guess the true meaning was right in front of me. I needed faith that comes from the heart. I have to drop my ego and make room for You. I sinned deeply and missed a great opportunity to serve and witness to millions. If only I could live my life over again. Can you ever forgive me?”

“Elvis, I’ve already forgiven you. You are a wonderful person, blessed with many unique talents but I put you on this earth to use those God given talents wisely. What’s important is what will you do now?”

“Lord, I always loved, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ but I haven’t sung it in a while. The words are simple and short but the meaning seems appropriate now. I know that faith is truly one of the greatest gifts offered by You. With faith I know that I’ll never have to walk alone again. Thank you, God!”

There was a pause before God spoke: “Elvis, sing so the others will see me through your talents.”

With passion born anew by restored faith in almighty God, Elvis sang as only he can: “When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm is a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark. Walk on through the wind. Walk on through the rain though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on. Walk on with hope in your heart and you’ll never walk alone. You’ll never walk alone.” Thank you Elvis, for helping us see God through your struggles.

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