We all have crippled hands.
I have physical ones and some of you do, too. The severity of hand functioning can range from minor limitations to total incapacity to use our hands. My degree of disability is less than 3% of my left arm and 7% of my right.
There are also crippled hands the world cannot see with their eyes, because they’re invisible.
“I can handle my life without any help. I’m young and strong and wise. So don’t try to convince me that I need to pray, ask for advice, or request a hand,” I heard someone recently say.
The word “hand” slapped me in the face, occupied my thoughts, and stirred my emotions.
“Crippled hands” — even the strongest have them.
The Opportunity to Be Real 