Rise

Main Scripture:  And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)

Song to Meditate on:  Still I Rise – Yolanda Adams (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efmV-qOtjqI)

It always amazes me when I see or hear of persons with disabilities that rise above the odds, become great and make an impact on the life of others. Some of these persons include:

Claudia Gordon – A deaf Jamaican born lawyer appointed to the White House as new associate director in the White House Office of Public Engagement. She is responsible for overseeing its efforts on disability issues. Ms. Gordon lost her hearing at age eight, however despite her challenges she became the first deaf student to graduate from the American University's Washington College of Law and one and one on only 50 deaf individuals qualified to practice law at that time in the United States and Canada. She is also the first deaf lawyer who is African American and female

Nick Vujicic  - Born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, without arms and legs. 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. 

Ladies despite the obstacles these persons faced they succeeded at what they believe in because:

1.     They had faith in God – Nick Vijicic credits his success to his faith in God and Claudia Gordon recalls that she grew up among women who were strong in their faith. This was the foundation that they started out on.

2.     They all possessed an innate desire to succeed and see others succeed – Thou they had the typical challenges of being different from others, they overcame their struggles because they had innate desire to succeed. Nick struggled with depression because he contemplated why he was different from everyone else. Claudia was laughed at when she told declared at a young age that she was going to be a lawyer. They also have a passionate for helping others to succeed. Nick empowers and motivates many people across the world and Claudia advocate for those who have disabilities.

3.     They had a vision and believed in it no matter what – Nick and Claudia did not listen to voices that discouraged them or told them that it was not possible to make it because they were different from everyone else.

Today ladies I encourage you to rise, you may be going through some hard trials right now but rise above your situation knowing that God is able to do the impossible. The scripture today promises us that God can bless us abundantly and ensures that at all times and in all things we will have all that we need to abound in doing good.

God brought these two persons through the worst and took them to where they are today. He can do it for you too. Just believe in God, believe in yourself and do good.

Have A God Filled Day Ladies

Let’s Pray,

Father, we bless your name and we thank you today for these stories of inspiration. Lord we pray today that you will keep us and help us to rise knowing that you will provide for us and cause us to abound.

In Jesus Name

Amen