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Overcoming Life’s Struggles with Courage and Resilience: Nick Vujicic’s Journey

by | Sun, Feb 19 2023

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Nick Vujicic is a man of remarkable faith, strength and resilience. Born without arms or legs, the Australian-born public speaker and advocate for those with disabilities has overcome immense physical challenges to rise as an incredible example of positive energy and motivation. Through his inspiring story, Vujicic has shared his journey of being born without limbs yet maintaining a deep faith in God.

Having grown up with two loving parents and two supportive siblings, Vujicic was raised in a household where faith was central to life. Though he struggled to cope with the physical limitations caused by his disability, Nick found solace in religion.

In an interview for Christianity Today, Nick described how his religious beliefs gave him strength during difficult times: ‘I learned that despite my physical struggles I could trust in God … He kept me sane when I wanted to give up.’

Anything is Possible with God

At age ten, however, Vujicic’s faith was tested when he became severely depressed and contemplated suicide due to the issues he faced living without hands or feet. It was during this dark moment that Nick encountered a pivotal message from God: you can do it.

He realised that with faith in God anything was possible. This powerful revelation inspired him to live life with courage and passion rather than fear and doubt.

Nick first met his wife, Kanae Miyahara, at a church event in California in 2008. Over the following years their bond developed into a deep love. When they were married in February 2012, it was an inspiring demonstration of what can be achieved when two people are devoted to each other no matter the odds.

Their relationship has been a source of comfort for Nick as he persevered with his disability; Kanae is his shoulder to cry on yet also the one who provides him with strength to carry on. And he, in turn, is her source of unconditional love and support that keeps her grounded despite any hardships they face.

Together they have four children, Dejan, Kiyoshi, Ellie and Olivia, and faith is a powerful influence on the family’s everyday life.

God’s Mission

Nick has written several books that focus on overcoming life’s struggles and achieving success in the face of adversity. His most well-known titles, Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life and his autobiographical book Love Without Limits explore his faith-based philosophy and groundbreaking journey to success despite being born with no arms or legs.

Other titles like Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action and Limits Into Possibilities: How Ordinary People Achieve Extraordinary Results further demonstrate his passion for widely spreading his message of hope and resilience to readers around the world.

Nick has become a beacon of hope for others facing difficulties in life. He works closely with charities and organisations devoted to helping others make meaningful contributions to society regardless of their physical limitations or personal struggles.

‘God didn’t give me arms and legs, but He gave me a mission,’ says Nick. ‘I’m on the journey of fighting against the can’t-do spirit of life with a perfect faith in God.’