I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Nick VujicicRead
I may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.
Interpretation
We cannot control events, but we can control our responses to them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of our attitude in facing life's challenges. While we may not have the power to dictate what happens around us, we have the ability to choose how we react, and maintaining a positive attitude can help us overcome difficulties and rise above adversity.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire young adults facing setbacks 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 I’ve 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 actually lost both my legs. I can walk because I got really good health care.
I can't let my mother's death have been in vain. Democracy is the best revenge, and we will have it.
The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures.
A 30-year-old rock climber is an old man. At 40, one is in the middle of his high-altitude power. At 50, a crosser of deserts is at his best age. But at 60, each of us is out of the game.
I wouldn't give a tinker's damn for a man who isn't sometimes afraid. Fear's the spice that makes it interesting to go ahead.
A warrior takes his lot, whatever it may be, and accepts it in ultimate humbleness. He accepts in humbleness what he is, not as a grounds for regret but as a living challenge.
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