Esforça-te e tem bom ânimo – Solyana Coelho

Summary

This inspiring transcript recounts the personal journey of Juliana, a young woman born with a disability, who defied medical predictions and challenges throughout her life. Despite being given only five minutes to live at birth, she not only survived but thrived, pursuing a normal life. She shared her powerful story of resilience, overcoming scoliosis surgery, and becoming a motivational speaker and psychology student. Juliana emphasizes faith, perseverance, and the importance of recognizing God's miracles. Her message encourages people to strive for their best, trust in God's plan, and embrace their own potential despite life's challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 Juliana, a member of the 3rd Baptist Church in Rio de Janeiro, shares her story and a message of gratitude and joy for the opportunity to speak in Rio Grande do Sul.
• 😀 Despite being born with physical limitations, Juliana embraces her life as a miracle, defying medical expectations and proving that God's plans for her are not hindered by her condition.
• 😀 She highlights that her disability is not a mistake but part of God's purpose for her life, and she has learned to live fully despite her challenges.
• 😀 Juliana's faith is reinforced through a significant health challenge in 2009, where she underwent a complex surgery and recovery, with doctors initially not giving her hope for survival or a full recovery.
• 😀 Her recovery was miraculous, and she returned to all her activities within a month of surgery, reinforcing her belief that God's word holds ultimate power over life and death.
• 😀 In 2010, Juliana gave her first motivational speech, marking the beginning of her calling. Her story inspired others to change their lives, confirming her purpose.
• 😀 She describes how her family followed God's calling, and through their testimony and missionary work, they saw lives transformed by the Holy Spirit, particularly in Bolivia.
• 😀 Juliana shares her dream of studying psychology, a field she believes God has chosen for her, allowing her to merge her faith and profession to help others.
• 😀 She is currently completing her psychology degree, demonstrating God's presence in her academic journey and the lives she touches through her clinical work.
• 😀 Juliana emphasizes the importance of having a strong and positive mindset, connecting biblical teachings with psychological principles to promote mental and spiritual well-being.
• 😀 Through her story, Juliana encourages others to overcome their limitations and trust in God's plan, as He does not need perfection but willingness and faith from His followers.

Q & A

What is the significance of the verse from Joshua 1:9 in Juliana's life?

The verse from Joshua 1:9, which encourages strength and courage because God is with you wherever you go, has been a source of inspiration and motivation for Juliana. It resonates with her personal struggles and the challenges she has faced, reminding her that God is with her in all circumstances.

How did Juliana’s birth condition impact her early life?

Juliana was born with no arms and with a severe malformation in her legs, a condition that was only discovered after her birth. The doctors initially gave her only five minutes to live, but she survived, which she considers a miraculous act of God.

How did Juliana’s faith play a role in her recovery after the surgery?

Juliana believes that her faith in God played a central role in her recovery after a complex 10-hour surgery. Despite doctors' warnings that her recovery would be slow and difficult, Juliana regained her mobility much faster than expected, which she attributes to God's intervention.

What was the turning point in Juliana’s understanding of her purpose in life?

The turning point came after her surgery, when she realized that her survival and recovery were part of a bigger plan from God. She understood that God had a purpose for her life, which led her to pursue her calling and start sharing her testimony.

What role did Juliana’s first motivational talk in 2010 play in her life?

Juliana's first motivational talk in 2010 was a key moment in confirming her calling. The positive feedback she received from attendees, who said her story inspired them to make positive changes in their own lives, made her realize that her purpose was to motivate and encourage others through her experiences.

How did Juliana’s family experience the fulfillment of God's promise?

Juliana and her family saw God's promise being fulfilled when they moved to La Paz, Bolivia, in 2011. There, they were able to share their testimony, engage in missionary work, and witness people's lives being transformed through their faith.

What did Juliana aim to achieve through her studies in psychology?

Juliana pursued a degree in psychology because she wanted to use her personal story and her education to help others improve their lives. She believes that combining her faith with psychology allows her to bring transformation to those she helps.

How has Juliana integrated her faith with her career in psychology?

Juliana integrates her faith with psychology by believing that Jesus Christ is the greatest psychologist. She seeks to combine biblical wisdom with psychological principles to bring healing and transformation to people's lives.

What is the message behind Juliana’s view on effort and overcoming challenges?

Juliana believes that true effort comes from within. She uses her own life as an example, highlighting how she had to exert more effort to achieve what others might consider simple tasks, such as writing with her foot. Her message is that overcoming challenges requires internal strength and determination.

What does Juliana mean when she talks about the importance of having a 'good soul'?

Juliana emphasizes the importance of having a 'good soul,' which she defines as a soul that is aligned with God's will and filled with gratitude. She believes that when one's soul is at peace with God, it affects all aspects of life, including thoughts, emotions, and actions.