Sunday, December 14, 2008

Nick Vujicic Motivated me

This morning, we went to attend a church service where Nick Vukicic ( a man without limbs ) encouraged us to enjoy whatever we have to glorify the name of God.

Nick was born in 1982 ago without limbs, but he graduated with a double degree in Finance and Financial Planning in Australia. He inspired me that God has a message for me everyday.

We need to use our life to bring people to God to be saved - either we have limbs or not, we need to enjoy whatever God has given us.

Nick can swim, read Bible, ride a speed boat and fishing.

Traveling extensively to over 19 nations, he has extremely humbled by the continuous opportunities that the Lord has given him to share his testimony along with the hope that he has in Jesus with people in so many nations and situations. His greatest joy in this life is to introduce Jesus to those he meets and tell them of His great desire to get to know them personally by allowing Him to become their Lord and Savior.

One of his favorite scriptures from the Bible is Psalm 139:17-18 that says, "How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.”

God has used him to let people know in countless schools, churches, prisons, orphanages, hospitals, stadiums and in face-to-face encounters with individuals how very precious they are to God. Secondly, it’s his pleasure to assure them that God does have a plan for their lives that is purposeful. For God took my life, one that others might disregard as having any significance and filled him with His purpose and showed me His plans to move hearts and lives toward Him. Understanding this, though faced with struggles, you can overcome too.

Be encouraged today as you read this promise from the Lord found in Jeremiah 29:11 of the Bible, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Nick challenges people all over the world to dream big, trust the Lord with all your heart and to not grow weary when we fail to understand God's Wisdom and great purpose for our lives. Share it with your friends and family, your youth group, someone going through a tough time or anyone who needs a refreshing experience and inspiration to keep their eyes fixed on the promises of God.

Personally, I am encouraged by Nick's testimony. At the end of the service, there were 300 people accepting Christ. WOW.....

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