"All Men and Women Are Created EQUAL"

"All men are created equal". This verse has been playing in my head all day. I know this verse from the United States "Declaration of Independence" document. I looked it up and discovered that this verse and document were inspired by Philip Mazzei, an Italian immigrant who was a very close friend of Thomas Jefferson who apparently borrowed Philip's beautiful sentiment word for word and took full credit. This was a BIG surprise for me. The U.S. history books do not explain this information nor does our U.S. education system. All this time I was led to believe that Thomas Jefferson wrote these words.

But I digress... many people here in the United States grumble about this phrase saying that this statement is a bunch of malarchy. I hear, "This phrase is a lie, all men are not created equal in the United States." This may be true in terms of the social hierarchy. However, I believe the phrase "All men and women are created equal" to mean that we are ALL CREATED in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, YES we are ALL created equal and YES we ALL have EQUAL opportunities. The key word here is 'CREATED'. Now how you choose to LIVE is another thing. The only person or institution to limit you is you. Ask yourself this question, "who is really holding you back from your God given destiny?"

It doesn't matter what level you are on the social ladder. Whether you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth or barely have enough water and porridge or were born with physical disabilities. The choices you make about who you are and how far you dare to achieve is completely up to you. Every child from every social class faces challenges. Overcoming the challenges placed before you is the key. Become a victor and not a victim of your circumstances.

I was watching a special on TBN earlier this week. Please click here to watch this special and select August 20, 2008. They were interviewing people with physical disabilities who were sharing their faith, struggle, determination and spiritual breakthrough. I was extremely touched by all of the guests on the show. But one in particular really took me to another level of appreciation and made me more determined to make a difference in this world. I added his weblink 'Life Without Limbs' to my 'spiritual empowerment websites' section. His name is Nick Vujicic. Nick was born without any limbs. Yeah can you honestly imagine that?

People these days can't even walk to the store or the park. Kids hardly play outside anymore. We have taken the most basic attributes for granted (ie; our sight, our hearing, our sense of smell, our sense of taste, our arms and hands, our legs and feet).

Nick who appears dis-abled has PROVEN to be more ABLE to achieve what appears impossible than most of the population in the United States!

Seriously, think about it. Nick has literally traveled the entire world making it his purpose to positively impact humanity! Plus, he has EARNED two Business degrees! Yeah, that's right. This man with NO LIMBS is making a HUGE significant impact globally. Nick didn't let society dictate his destiny. Nick didn't let society's label of being dis-abled limit him. Nick didn't let his circumstances hold him hostage. Nick didn't let the fact that he does not have arms or legs stop him from LIVING OUT HIS DREAMS! Nick has become my new inspiration. Thank you Nick for being a living reflection of God's grace here on this planet and showing us what it literally means to live a life without limits!

So what is your excuse? What is causing you to moan and groan? Who are you blaming for your repeated failures? What or who is holding you back? What or who is causing you to be un-happy and why are you letting them? What is your contribution to Society? Humanity? Nature?