When Underestimation Becomes Motivation

A few months ago I got my learners' permit. Since then my dad has been attempting to teach me how to drive. Besides the issue of my spasticity, the biggest problem I'm having is parking straight. And a few days ago I parked straight for the very first time. And to be honest I was VERY proud of myself! 

I started to think about the time that I went to the neurologist, I was about thirteen or fourteen (it was about time that I should've been getting my permit). My mom and I asked the neurologist if he thought I'd ever be able to drive; after checking my reflexes, his answer was "no". When he answered, he underestimated my abilities. It wasn't until recently when I parked straight that I came to that realization. 


Coming to this realization made me think about the many times people have underestimated me or my ability to do something. The biggest being when I was six months old and the doctors told my mom that I would never sit, walk, crawl, see, hear, or speak and I would have a learning disability. Basically I would be a vegetable. They put limits on me. There have been, and will be many more situations where people will underestimate me.

Although I've been underestimated on many occasions, God has placed a great desire in me to overcome any limits people place on me. Just like I have done everything the doctors said I wouldn't do, I will continue to do everything God wants me to do. 


As my favorite verse says...I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me! Philippians 4:13


The two points I'm trying to make are these:

1. If you are facing an obstacle, and people say you'll never make it, be encouraged...you CAN overcome.

2. The next time you go to underestimate somebody or put them down, just think about how your negativity can become power to prove you wrong.



 -Austin

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