What I learned from Nick

Amazing man. Thank God for Him.

His life testimony forces me to look at my own life in a new perspective. Key things I learned and needed to apply for my own life include:

(1) Relative to the challenges Nick has to overcome, my own circumstances, inconveniences, seem so minor in comparison. All the grumblings about the things that don't go right in my life...I am almost ashamed to mention them right now. The lack of gratitude and thanksgiving in my own life disturbs me....what a sin. Contrast that with Nick, I need to come back to 1 Thess 5:18 - give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Thanks Nick, for reminding me of that important truth!

(2) There is no excuse for not walking with God, obeying & trusting Him regardless of my circumstances. It is all about renewing my mind with the truth of God. If Nick, with all his limitations, can fully trust God's plans for his life; to bless him with a wonderful future, what is my excuse? The hardship at work? challenges of balancing work, family, ministry? I must have that attitude of a overcomer...with the strength of God. Surely I can trust God that my circumstances are a part of His plan of training for me? I need to trust Him, and shine as I go through my circumstances. Need to believe in God's unchanging truth, His love, His goodness.
Thanks Nick, for inspiring with your life!

God reminded me again even when I was running the 10 km race in yesterday's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. As I was struggling through the last couple of kilometers, I saw this sign which read: "There is no such thing as bad weather..only weak minds."

How true. My mind needs to be renewed with the strength to trust God absolutely for His plans for my life. Indeed, there is no such thing as bad circumstances...only unrenewed minds that choose not to trust and believe in God.
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