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How We Can Be a Miracle in Other People’s Lives
Nick Vujicic has personally met 18 different presidents and prime ministers, sold over 2 million copies of his books in 50 languages, and spoken in front of more than 6 million people (and counting). All this is incredibly impressive, and if you factor in the fact that Nick was born without arms and legs, the accomplishments are beyond incredible!
This episode will inspire you. It will change the way you see the world!
Nick, you were not given arms and legs, but you were given a brain. Use your brain.
Nick’s loving parents molded him to be who he is today. Despite being a child with no limbs, he was encouraged to figure out how to do “regular” things by himself. He was told, “don’t complain about what you wish was different, but do your best.”
You don’t know what is impossible until you know what possible is.
Here’s a shocking statistic based on Nick’s anonymous surveys conducted in almost 300 schools: 40% of teen suicide attempts were because of broken homes, and another 40% was because of bullying in school.
Having gone through depression, bullying, and attempted suicide himself, Nick shares his advice on how to defeat them:
- Being thankful for what you have
- Tell someone, get counselling, get accountability
- Don’t put unrealistic pressures on yourself
- Be a miracle for somebody else
It’s just an unbelievable miraculous gift of life when you give your broken pieces a chance.
According to Nick, courage has nothing to do with the level of fear you have. When you know why you do what you do, it instigates a purpose-filled fulfillment and an increase in strength. An increase in strength doesn’t mean a decrease in fear. Your strength overcomes your fear.
Many people never become a follower of God because of the followers of God.
We all have a story. We’re all a miracle for somebody.
What You’ll Learn
- How Nick’s positive perspective and solid foundation was formed
- How to handle and overcome depression
- How a school janitor’s constant prodding got Nick started as a speaker
- Nick’s perspective on “courage versus fear”
- His thoughts on abortion
- Nick’s “secret project”
- Why Nick is sick of the “prosperity gospel”
Resources
- Attitude Is Altitude Livestream Event led by Nick Vujicic and Les Brown
- Life Without Limbs – Nick’s main website
- Life Without Limbs Radio – Nick’s podcast
- Be the Hands and Feet by Nick Vujicic
Bio
Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or legs. Picture your life without the ability to walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic (pronounced VOO-yee-cheech). Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, without arms and legs. Three sonograms failed to reveal complications. And yet, the Vujicic family was destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical condition to limit his lifestyle.
The early days were difficult. Throughout his childhood, Nick not only dealt with the typical challenges of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with depression and loneliness. Nick constantly wondered why he was different than all the other kids. He questioned the purpose of life, or if he even had a purpose.
According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey have inspired him to carry on, as well.
Since his first speaking engagement at age 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions, sometimes in stadiums filled to capacity, speaking to a range of diverse groups such as students, teachers, young people, business professionals and church congregations of all sizes. Today this dynamic young evangelist has accomplished more than most people achieve in a lifetime. He’s an author, musician, actor, and his hobbies include fishing, painting and swimming. In 2007, Nick made the long journey from Australia to southern California where he is the president of the international non-profit ministry, Life Without Limbs, which was established in 2005.
Nick says, “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!” Nick’s latest foray into radio will expand his platform for inviting men and women all around the world to embrace the liberating hope and message of Jesus Christ.
