Joni Earekson Tada was injured in a diving accident at 17 resulting in quadriplegia. Yet, God has used her greatly in the lives of those with disability through Joni and Friends. She views her disability as an asset, her greatest asset. “My weakness, that is, my quadriplegia, is my greatest asset because it forces me into the arms of Christ every single morning when I get up.” Joni Eareckson Tada

Wow.

It reminds me of Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10,

“7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”

This quote and these verses are a challenge and encouragement to me. What are your thoughts?