Utilizing Our Abilities

The book, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, is Jean-Dominique Bauby’s memoir. It describes his life after a massive stroke left him with a condition called “Locked-In Syndrome.” Although he was almost completely paralyzed, Bauby was able to write his book by blinking his left eyelid. An aide would recite a coded alphabet, until Bauby blinked to choose the letter of a word he was dictating. The book required about 200,000 blinks to write. Bauby used the only physical ability left him to communicate with others.

We who are fully functioning many times fail to share a word of encouragement with others. Speaking a kind word to a friend or even a stranger can make a real difference in their day. We also fail to tell others our story that includes our life’s transformation through Jesus Christ. Today I hope you will take full advantage of your abilities to share the good news!