I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Nick VujicicRead
At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin.
Interpretation
True fulfillment comes from being generous rather than seeking recognition.
Nick Vujicic emphasizes the importance of living a life driven by genuine generosity and selflessness rather than seeking fame or acknowledgment from others. He critiques the notion that societal recognition or status holds any real value, suggesting that focusing solely on these superficial goals leads to vanity and a lack of true purpose.
In practice
During a speech on the importance of values, this quote could illustrate the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.
The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you've worked through all of that here on Earth, and are satisfied with this life.
I love my life, because I’ve seen my purpose.
The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus.
Risk, then, is not just part of life. It is life. The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place. It's the high-anxiety zone, but it's also where you discover who you are.
I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way...” “Yes, they do that,” said Dumbledore.
A thousand people drowned in floods in China are news: a solitary child drowned in a pond is tragedy.
Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.
He was alone. The past was dead, the future was unimaginable.
There are two great gifts which God, in his love for man, has granted from on high: the priesthood and the imperial dignity.
Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.
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