I've been reading a book on the life of David Ring, the man who, at infancy, was announced dead and remained so for 18 minutes. As he miraculously resurfaced to life, the lack of oxygen to his brain would develop a condition called Cerebral Palsy which he would have to struggle with for the rest of his life.
Cerebral palsy (CP) can be defined as a central motor dysfunction affecting muscle tone, posture and movement resulting from permanent, non progressive defect or lesion of the immature brain.
David's father passed away when he was only 11. His mother died when he was 14. David became a recluse and forsake the word of God and refused to connect with people around him.
It wasn't until he gave his life to Christ, and felt the creator's absolute acceptance of him, that David's life made a a complete 180. Within 2 weeks of being bullied by his fellow students, he was voted vice-president of the senior body, Mr. School Spirit. He also became the manager of the football, basketball and track teams.
He has since gone on to marry a wonderful woman, have children and become an internationally
renowned Pastor speaking to thousands upon thousands.
In his book, he says:
"You might walk OK. You might talk OK. But down deep in your heart you are saying, "I'm in pain."
We all hurt today, folks, but we are asking the wrong questions. We are asking, "Why, why, why?" Don't ask why, ask what! "What can I become because of the situation? How can I glorify God?"
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