We’re able to share this special video ThinkSpace featuring the story of Joni Eareckson Tada, thanks to the generosity, talents, and permission of our friends at The John 1010 Project.
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RESET HIGHER: This classic video from our friends at The John 10:10 Project tells about the remarkable story of Joni Eareckson Tada. It’s a perfect follow up to the ThinkSpace titled Legacy that I wrote last week.
In 1967, at the age of 17, Joni broke her neck in a tragic diving accident and became a quadreplegic. It’s 2026 right now, so she’s been in a wheelchair for 59 years! Instead of turning away from God in bitterness, she turned to Him and He transformed her life from the inside as only He can. She became – and continues to be – a writer, speaker, the creator of hundreds of videos, has received honorary degrees and many awards for her work with people with disabilities. She’s married to Ken Tada. She’s also a gifted artist who overcame her physical limitations to express her artistic gifts, anyway.
Joni’s life has inspired and helped millions of people around the world. From a wheelchair. Her injury couldn’t stop who she was destined to become and the legacy she is already known for.
Every one of us has unique life circumstances that can crush us or teach us to be an overcomer with God’s help if we accept it. Here’s what the Holy Bible promises us in Philippians 4:13 (NLT):
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
How does Joni’s life challenge you to rethink the limitations in your life?
You can learn more about Joni’s amazing life journey on her website: www.JoniAndFriends.org
Joni is amazing and God has used her life to uplift others in many ways.
She trusts God to lead her and show His plan he had for her. What a blessing and great legacy she has to this world! The Joy of the Lord is our strength!!!
Can you imagine her first day in Heaven?? Free at last! Yes, she is such an inspiration for all of us. Her courage is God-given for sure and He has supplied all her needs each day. Amazing…