Overcoming obstacles following a shark attack

For those who do know Bethany Hamilton was a world class surfer who faced incredible obstacles following a shark attack that took off her arm. She overcame those obstacles and returned to her love of surfing. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and with the Lord's help she was able to overcome her fear of the water and returned to the love of surfing.  She became an inspiration to millions of people with disabilities because the message she sent with her surfing was how a disability should not prevent a person from excelling at something. 

In the Gospel of  John chapter 9 we read the words of Jesus when he was asked why was this man born blind. They wanted to know if it was the man's sin or his parents sin that prevented him from seeing. Jesus's response was it was neither his sin or his parents, but he was born that way so that the Lord can do mighty works through him. A disability should not prevent one from achieving their best, nor should it necessarily keep them on the sideline of life.

Tonight I was at my son's end of the year Track banquet and I was amazed at the commitment these boy's and girl's made to their team. These players came in all sizes and shapes with varying levels of talent and they glorified God by doing their very best on the track. I was impressed at the last meet where I witness the entire track team circling in the middle praying to the Lord.  I was especially impressed when players would come up and pray for the person who would be competing in the next event. This pleases the Lord and it witnesses to non believers around them that Christ is alive and living in the hearts of these young people.

So when the chips are down and you are ailing from a physical problem just remember that God still wants to use you and demonstrate to everyone watching that you can overcome obstacles and through that God is glorified.