“My faith in God is a huge part of my life, and yeah He has blessed me with an amazing family, and group of friends. In the Bible he tells us to think positively about ourselves, to not be down on ourselves. So I just try to live the way He wants me to, and make the best decisions I can.” ThinkingWayWantTryingI CanDecisionGroupsHugeYeahBlessedWant MeFaith In GodPositivelyThink PositivelyGroup Of FriendsHe Wants MeAmazing Family Author:Bethany Hamilton
“Surfing is so unique and it's something that no matter what level you are, you can go and have fun. You can pick and choose the waves that you want to surf, so if it is too big and scary, you can wait until it changes and gets more to your level. Every time you go out it's always different and unique. It's almost like a place you can just de-stress.” IfsWantDifferentMatterBigsFunWaitingLevelsUniquePicksStressNo Matter WhatWaveScaryHaving FunSurfingSurfDe Stress Author:Bethany Hamilton
“My favorite thing [about surfing] is being creative on waves; it's like an art form. You can do whatever you want on that wave if you work hard at it and just have fun out there.” IfsWantArtHardFormFunCan DoCreativeHard WorkMy FavoriteWaveHaving FunBe CreativeSurfingFavorites ThingsDo Whatever You WantJust Have Fun Author:Bethany Hamilton
“I'm just waiting for God to tell me what to do, but whatever it is, I want to be doing something like I am doing now-serving God and helping people.” PeopleWantHelpingWaitingServingServing GodHelping PeopleWaiting On God Author:Bethany Hamilton
“I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.” PeopleWayWantInspirationHeaven Book:Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board Source: Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
“I have been able to be just a good light to people and just share His love. I wake up every day and [try to] honor God in everything that I do and I may fall short sometimes, but all I want to do is love Him.” PeopleWantTryingMayHas BeensSometimesLightAbleFallShareHonorWake UpHis Love Author:Bethany Hamilton
“People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.” PeopleIfsWantInspirationalGivingHeartSuccessCan DoGiving UpNot Giving UpNever Giving UpSurfingDreams Do Come TrueInfinite Possibilities Author:Bethany Hamilton
“Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don't do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.” KnowsWantWellsI CanSometimesFocusArmsFrustratedFrustratingSurfingDiscouragingSurfFocus On God Author:Bethany Hamilton
