A complete limbless man

In an evangelistic outreach, recently, at Seattle, motivational speaker Nick James Vujicic left the crowd with a thought on what true happiness is: “It is not about the outside; it’s about being complete on the inside.”

Nick was born with a Tetra-amelia disorder, without any medical explanation or warning, which is characterized by the absence of all four limbs.

His parents nurse Dushka Vujicic and Pastor Boris Vujicic was not expecting for this massive disability of their son. “How would their son live a normal happy life?” What could he ever do or become when living with such condition?” they thought.

In his early years, Nick dealt with bullying and self esteem issues. He was depressed and was lonely. He had prayed for his arms and legs to miraculously grow before, but it did not happen.

In John 9, the Bible story that got him saved, the people asked the Lord why the man was born blind. The Lord said to them for the works of God to be revealed through him.

“He healed the physical body of the blind man (in John 9). But what I said to God is, ‘I don’t know what your plan is, but I trust you. I need you not just for arms and legs, [but] I need peace. I need forgiveness. I need purpose,” said Nick.

This is true for Nick who despite of his incompleteness has found purpose by inspiring so many people around the world. He has learned to conquer the bitterness over his physical condition.

During the said outreach called Seattle Harvest Event on November 2010, Nick said that some people are not going to be happy until they get married, have a job, save up money, or have more friends.

“I have seen so many people complete on the outside but who don’t know the truth. It is the truth that sets you free and who the Son sets free is free indeed,” he said.

Nick, who was saved at the age of 15, led some 1,692 people to the Lord during the event.

He has released a new book titled Life Without Limits. In the book, Nick shared how he overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness.

The central message of the book is the most important goal for anyone and that is to find one’s purpose in life despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in one’s way.

Sources: www.christianpost.com www.harvest.org