Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
BETHANY HAMILTONGetting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing was my first competition.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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There’s no such thing as a handicap – it’s all in your head
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It’s easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.
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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.
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I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it’s been a special relationship. To me it’s not a religion; it’s just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.
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My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.
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I’m a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became Christians. Then they taught me and my two brothers how to love the Lord – and how to surf!
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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the horse, and you get back on. I had to go for it.
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Being out there in the ocean, God’s creation, it’s like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
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My belief is where I get my strength. When I’m struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I’m excited to share that.
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God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and sometimes you can pull off some stuff, but in the long run, it’s much easier with Him by our side.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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My only real fear was that I would not be able to surf again because I was concerned that I would not physically be able to do it. I knew that if I wasn’t able to surf then my life would really change.
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