Nick Has No Arms or Legs: What's your problem?

Are you having a bad day? Is life getting you down? Well, let me tell you about Nick Vujicic.

Nick's father was the pastor of a church in Melbourne, Australia, and, on the day in 1982 that Nick came into this world, the whole congregation mourned. Why? Because Nick was born without arms or legs. "If God is a God of love, then why would He let something like this happen?" Nick's father asked.

It's hard to understand when bad things happen to good people. It's normal to question God and go through the feelings of shock, denial, anger, and bargaining before we move to acceptance. These are all part of the grieving process.

But Nick's family did not remain focused on his lack of limbs. They focused on what he had and that was a healthy body in every other way. He was not mentally disabled, as some thought he would be based on his physical disability.

While growing up, Nick faced cruel and painful teasing at school by other children, and at times he wanted to end his life. Why was he born the way he was? he asked God.

Nick's faith in God, courage and determination more than compensated for his lack of arms and legs. He began to make friends at school and learned to live independently, dressing and feeding himself and using a wheelchair. He also graduated from college.

Nick now believes that his lack of arms and legs was not a coincidence or an accident. He sees it as a way to reveal the glory of God working through him. Yes, he prayed for healing, but the healing that occurred was in his attitude and consciousness. He understands that his own challenges have equipped him to help others with their trials and tribulations. Nick is now a motivational speaker, speaking at schools and corporations. His experience of having faced enormous obstacles and the bullying by other children, have enabled him to help many students overcome their challenges with being different. He has helped adults and children alike to find the self-confidence and courage to handle difficult situations.

If you would like to learn more about this remarkable young man, here is a link to his web site. http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/about-nick-vujicic.php 

 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

                        --Philippians 4:13