These are a collection of quotes from Matt that I took from his various interviews and Facebook posts through the years. When I read these through after putting them all together in one place, I teared up, because it was like Matt was speaking to me, helping me get through this.
Thank you, Matt. Thank you being who you were, for being so strong-strong in your faith and for being such an inspiration and example to us all.
"Being a follower of Jesus does not exempt me from facing extreme difficulties in life, but He does promise me peace during those trials. My strength is not found in myself, but only in the one who has already overcome. John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
“You’re not defined by your struggles, you should be defined by how you react in the face of your struggles. It’s more about what you do with your situation, rather than what your situation is.”
"People say I'm strong, but I'm not strong- I'm weak. GOD is strong."
"The biggest perspective change for me has been a new understanding that every day, we have the opportunity to impact people’s lives. It’s our individual job to take hold and boldly face whatever trail we are currently facing. We need to all seize each day to make the biggest impact and lead by example while inspiring others to conquer whatever trial they’re dealing with in their own lives. We’re all in this together and need to be transparent in our struggles in order to give strength to one another. We need to be bold, be brave and fight together!"
"The most powerful thing you can do as a Christian is give God praise when you’re in the midst of the worst possible situation. It’s an opportunity to show people who don’t believe that you can stand strong in the midst of the worst. If you fold in the middle of a trial, you show that God is not enough."
"Don't become so enamored with being notable & relevant on social media that you fail to make an impact; become significant in real life!"
"Make your mark in this world so that when you leave it, people will remember you not only because they want to, but because they just can't help it. Be true to yourself, never back down, and stand firm against whatever it is that you face today - but more importantly, inspire someone else to have the courage to follow your example."
"Cancer took away my hair, my health, my muscles, my confidence, and my WWE career. But In my weakness, God's strength is shown all the greater."
"Fear blinds us ... Fear discourages us... Fear cripples us. We must either accept that fear is stronger than us and allow it to control our lives OR deny fear and cling to faith to do the impossible. God has not given us the spirit of fear...make the choice to not let fear prevent you from doing what you were created for. The greater the odds, the greater the glory."
"We all will struggle, we all will suffer, and some of us will face unimaginable odds. Those challenges come in different forms, shapes, and sizes but their pain manifests the same. The difference is made when you make the decision to embrace your weaknesses and share your scars with others who might find hope or inspiration from your story. There is purpose, not hopelessness, within your suffering if you can look outside of yourself."
"The birth and death part of life isn't what matters, it's the content of what happens in between those two moments."
"Life is the most precious gift we’re given. If I can inspire others to not give up on the life they’ve been blessed to have, that’s what I’m trying to spread-hope. There’s others going through what I’m going through or worse. They need support and inspiration like I do."
“In the last three or four years, I’ve come to the realization that we would get so much more accomplished if we would capture these undefinable moments in our lives and figure out a way to use them to glorify God and not try to figure it all out. I needed to stop asking why. God’s way is perfect as long as we are faithful enough to continue walking in that direction. I don’t think God asks us to understand. He asks us to trust. We can capture our purpose in life when we trust more than we ask questions.”
"I just try to use what I've been through to help as many people as I can. God dealt me this hand and I'm going to play it to the best of my ability. I hope people can see my story and be inspired to conquer anything."
"I know God is using this. A lot more people want to listen to people in tragedy than triumph. They want to know that God is bigger than anything they face."
Thank you, Matt. Thank you being who you were, for being so strong-strong in your faith and for being such an inspiration and example to us all.
"Being a follower of Jesus does not exempt me from facing extreme difficulties in life, but He does promise me peace during those trials. My strength is not found in myself, but only in the one who has already overcome. John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
“You’re not defined by your struggles, you should be defined by how you react in the face of your struggles. It’s more about what you do with your situation, rather than what your situation is.”
"People say I'm strong, but I'm not strong- I'm weak. GOD is strong."
"The biggest perspective change for me has been a new understanding that every day, we have the opportunity to impact people’s lives. It’s our individual job to take hold and boldly face whatever trail we are currently facing. We need to all seize each day to make the biggest impact and lead by example while inspiring others to conquer whatever trial they’re dealing with in their own lives. We’re all in this together and need to be transparent in our struggles in order to give strength to one another. We need to be bold, be brave and fight together!"
"The most powerful thing you can do as a Christian is give God praise when you’re in the midst of the worst possible situation. It’s an opportunity to show people who don’t believe that you can stand strong in the midst of the worst. If you fold in the middle of a trial, you show that God is not enough."
"Don't become so enamored with being notable & relevant on social media that you fail to make an impact; become significant in real life!"
"Make your mark in this world so that when you leave it, people will remember you not only because they want to, but because they just can't help it. Be true to yourself, never back down, and stand firm against whatever it is that you face today - but more importantly, inspire someone else to have the courage to follow your example."
"Cancer took away my hair, my health, my muscles, my confidence, and my WWE career. But In my weakness, God's strength is shown all the greater."
"Fear blinds us ... Fear discourages us... Fear cripples us. We must either accept that fear is stronger than us and allow it to control our lives OR deny fear and cling to faith to do the impossible. God has not given us the spirit of fear...make the choice to not let fear prevent you from doing what you were created for. The greater the odds, the greater the glory."
"We all will struggle, we all will suffer, and some of us will face unimaginable odds. Those challenges come in different forms, shapes, and sizes but their pain manifests the same. The difference is made when you make the decision to embrace your weaknesses and share your scars with others who might find hope or inspiration from your story. There is purpose, not hopelessness, within your suffering if you can look outside of yourself."
"The birth and death part of life isn't what matters, it's the content of what happens in between those two moments."
"Life is the most precious gift we’re given. If I can inspire others to not give up on the life they’ve been blessed to have, that’s what I’m trying to spread-hope. There’s others going through what I’m going through or worse. They need support and inspiration like I do."
“In the last three or four years, I’ve come to the realization that we would get so much more accomplished if we would capture these undefinable moments in our lives and figure out a way to use them to glorify God and not try to figure it all out. I needed to stop asking why. God’s way is perfect as long as we are faithful enough to continue walking in that direction. I don’t think God asks us to understand. He asks us to trust. We can capture our purpose in life when we trust more than we ask questions.”
"I just try to use what I've been through to help as many people as I can. God dealt me this hand and I'm going to play it to the best of my ability. I hope people can see my story and be inspired to conquer anything."
"I know God is using this. A lot more people want to listen to people in tragedy than triumph. They want to know that God is bigger than anything they face."
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