From the Pastor’s Pen – By Brian Horrobin
I am not sure if she was actually the one who said this, or not, but I came across a powerful statement recently on the Facebook page of Rebekah Gregory DiMartino.
This lady lost a leg in the 2013 bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Here is what she said: “There is no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.”
The events of April 15, 2013 changed Rebekah’s life forever, but she has chosen to take her loss and turn it into a win for herself, and for all who come under the sound of her message of hope.
Thankfully, she is not alone.
Tomorrow is the 119th running of the Boston Marathon and toeing the line will be a number of people who, for one reason or another, have had tragedy or misfortune make its mark on their lives.
One of those people is Rick Hoyt, whose father, Dick Hoyt, refused to believe his son’s cerebral palsy was a reason for quitting.
Instead, this courageous father has pushed his son in a special wheelchair in over 1100 races, including iron man triathlons and over 30 Boston Marathons.
The father-son duo’s motto, “Yes, you can!” has inspired thousands to deal with their own imperfections.
This is the spirit of the true Christian.
The apostle Paul said this in 2 Corinthians 4:7: “We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.”
Do you have an imperfection?
Ask the Lord to help you deal with it in a way that will inspire others.
