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 you have a choice: Bitter or Better? Choose better, forget bitter.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the power of choice in responding to life's challenges.
Nick Vujicic's quote highlights the fundamental choice we face in life: whether to dwell on bitterness or to embrace positivity and improvement. By choosing to focus on the 'better' aspects of life, we can overcome adversity and lead a more fulfilling existence, while letting go of negativity that hinders our growth.
In practice
During a motivational speech, to encourage people to focus on the positives in their lives.
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 Iβve 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.
I was thinking about how fleeting and precious life is. Life is also arbitrary. For example, the choices that you make, the luck of being born into the right bed, to parents who support and help you and who love you. That doesn't always happen - and then, what happens when it doesn't?
You're getting to be a big boy,' I said desperately, 'it's time you started thinking about your future.' 'I'm thinking about my future,' said Sonny, grimly. 'I think about it all the time.
Nobody stopped thinking about those psychedelic experiences. Once you've been to some of those places, you think, 'How can I get back there again but make it a little easier on myself?'
Every 10 years or so, there was a moment when I'd say, even subconsciously, 'Is that all there is?' You've got to find ways to keep it fresh for yourself.
I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life.
How terribly sad it was that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as extraordinary as living.
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