Light and life without limbs-meet Nick Vujicic

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 

 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

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Do you ever feel you can’t let your light shine? Maybe you feel you don’t have any light to shine? I sure have, even as I write this blog or take care of patients.

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Meet Nick Vujicic

Nick Vijicic felt that way and he probably has a reason to. Nick was born with amelia- absence of arms and legs. He wondered what he could possibly accomplish without limbs.

Reflecting on Matthew 5, Nick wrote in his devotional book

Limitless: Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life  

Nothing will bring you down faster than living without purpose or losing track of whatever you are most passionate about, the gift that gives you joy and makes your life meaningful.

Finding purpose took Nick from being a depressed suicidal teenager to a man who “travels the world on God’s business” and has a “ridiculously good life” with his wife and children. He tells this story in his book

Love Without Limits: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All

When our focus becomes self centered instead of God centered, we lose our greatest source of power. Our God given talents are meant to benefit others.

I agree with Nick. I became a doctor and write this blog to use whatever skill and talent I have to help you. When I forget that purpose, both quickly become burdens instead of sources of joy and excitement.

Ask yourself these questions.

• What in life matters to me?
• What brings me joy?
• What drives me and gives my life meaning?

Read more about Nick

I recommend Nick’s books where he tells the story of his remarkable life and more about what motivates and inspires him.

I’ve included some affiliate links to them, for your convenience and to help me fund this blog.

Thanks for joining me to meet Nick and explore his incredible journey. Please follow me here and on social media to explore and share the HEART of health.

Here is a link to Nick’s website

Life Without Limbs