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Light and Life Without Limbs-meet Nick Vujicic

Do you ever feel you can’t let your light shine? 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.

updated September 28, 2023

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

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

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- the 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 my skills and knowledge to help you. Now that I am retired from practice, I’m learning the skills to do life coaching for the same reason. When I forget my purpose, these 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?

exploring the HEART of health

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.

Dr. Aletha

Here is a link to Nick’s website

Life Without Limbs

Watch this video to see what happened when Nick went to prison.

Daily Audio Bible: listen, learn, live, love

Introducing you to the Daily Audio Bible this year

If you’re making new year’s resolutions about eating, exercising, saving money, or listening to your spouse better, here is one I hope you will try.

Listen to or read the Bible this year. There are many ways to read the Bible but I invite you to join me in listening to the Bible at Daily Audio Bible.

Brian Hardin reads the Bible every single day- a selection from the

Old Testament,
New Testament,
Psalms, and
Proverbs

so that he completes the Bible in one year. He and his team offer a unique Bible reading/listening opportunity.

If you don’t know much about the Bible, don’t worry. You will when the year is over.

Brian doesn’t just read the Bible; he

explains it,
points out its relevance to our world today,
encourages us to apply it to our lives and
to share its good news with our friends and family.

Besides English, several other languages are available, including Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Japanese.

There are special versions for

KIDS and TEENS,

a daily Psalm and a daily Proverb

and a Chronological version-reading the books of the Bible in the order the events happened.

Daily Audio Bible formats

Daily Audio Bible Mobile App- Download on the App Store

Daily Audio Bible Player

Daily Audio Bible Podcast-Listen on Apple Podcasts

With some versions, you can also read along while you listen and you can enter your thoughts in a journal. You can bookmark favorites.It even checks off the episodes you have listened to.

From the DAB Core Values

In all that we do we have the goal of irreversible change.
It’s not education, though that certainly happens,
it’s not inspiration, though that may be a result and
it’s not encouragement, though we hope it happens…
It’s irreversible change – the transformation of hearts and lives that in turn empowers an awake and alert heart to influence those within their sphere of influence for irreversible change.

One of the best parts -DAB offers this wonderful opportunity free of charge.

You pay nothing for the app and use of the web site.

Of course, it costs money to produce something of this quality; generous donations and the sale of books and other items on the website fund the project.

So please use the links above to check it out- you have nothing to lose. I’ll check in with you in a few weeks to ask how it’s going or you can let me know now.