I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Nick VujicicRead
In life, if you don't know the truth, then you can't be free, because then you'll believe that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you know the truth of who you are, then I'm not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of God.
Interpretation
Knowing the truth is essential for true freedom and self-identity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding one's true identity and the reality of life. Nick Vujicic highlights how being unaware of the truth can lead to a distorted sense of self, while acknowledging one's identity as a child of God can liberate an individual from false beliefs and constraints.
In practice
In a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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.
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.
Affliction comes to us, not to make us sad but sober; not to make us sorry but wise.
Every time I say 'no' to a small temptation, I strengthen my will to say 'no' to a greater one.
If I care to listen to every criticism, let alone act on them, then this shop may as well be closed for all other businesses. I have learned to do my best, and if the end result is good then I do not care for any criticism, but if the end result is not good, then even the praise of ten angels would not make the difference.
You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself.
Where there is no vision, there is no hope.
Ask yourself what problem you have right now. Not next year, tomorrow or five minutes from now. You can always cope with the now, but you can never cope with the future. Nor do you have to. The answer, the strength and the right action will be there when you need it. Not before or after.
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