A pastor and his wife were to have their first child
Anticipation and delight filled their hearts
They dreamed of healthy happy years
Until the day their child was born
Delight was overpowered by fears
Nick was born without any legs or arms
Anxiety and fright filled their hearts
They had nightmares of unhealthy painful years
The day their first child was born
Fights for life and joy would be fought with tears
At first Nick was not allowed to attend mainstream classes
Physically handicapped meant mentally deficient too
Or so the law of the land assumed
Until Mother fought to change the lawShe changed the thinking of what had been presumed
Nick liked school but it proved difficult to make friends
Physically handicapped meant Nick was different
Or so the kids in school had assumed
Until they got to know him and changed their attitudeGod persevered over what has been presumed
Still Nick was angry and depressed over how God made him.
Was the purpose of his being born deformed a punishment?
Was his challenge because he did something wrong?
He thought himself such a burden not a blessing to othersWould it be better if he died and was gone?
Parents and family gave Nick comfort and strength to carry on
God loves Nick and has a purpose for him
No matter the challenge that life brings your way
Nick knew God could turn a burden into a blessingFor he believed in the deadly price God's son had to pay
Nick now speaks passionately about God's salvation.
Convinced that all things work for good
Nick is delightfully dedicated to Jesus
His love and amazing testimonyAre leading many out of darkness
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