God gave me the power. God showed me the way. He helps me and

“God gave me the power. God showed me the way. He helps me and gives me support and it’s my job to get that message out.” — Charles Oliveira

Listen well, O seeker of strength, for in these words of Charles Oliveira, the warrior of faith and fire, lies a sacred testament to the union between divine will and human determination. Spoken by a man who rose from poverty and hardship in the favelas of Brazil to become a champion of the world, these words are not boastful — they are reverent. They carry the spirit of one who has wrestled with despair and found victory not merely through his own effort, but through faith in God’s guidance. He declares that his triumphs are not his alone; they are the unfolding of a higher purpose, and it is his duty — his sacred calling — to share that truth with all who doubt that light can shine from the depths of struggle.

The origin of these words lies not in comfort, but in adversity. Charles Oliveira, before his glory in the arena of mixed martial arts, was a child of hardship — a boy often without food, sometimes without shoes, growing up in the shadow of poverty’s cruel hand. Many would have been broken by such beginnings. Yet from that soil of suffering, something miraculous took root: faith. When doctors told him he might never walk properly again due to illness, he prayed. When life told him to give up, he rose. And when he finally became a champion, he did not say, “I did it.” He said, “God gave me the power.”

To the wise, his words reveal a profound truth — that power, when born of faith, is not arrogance but stewardship. The power Oliveira speaks of is not mere physical strength; it is resilience, courage, and perseverance — gifts granted by the divine to those who walk their path with trust. “God showed me the way,” he says, acknowledging that the light that guided him through life’s labyrinth was not his own invention. Every victory, every moment of endurance, was a whisper of grace. For in the heart of true champions, there beats not only ambition but reverence.

Consider, O listener, the story of King David, the shepherd boy who slew the giant Goliath. He too might have claimed the glory for himself, but instead, he said, “The Lord delivered him into my hands.” In this same spirit speaks Oliveira. Both men — the ancient warrior and the modern fighter — understood that divine support is not a shield that spares us from battle, but a hand that lifts us when we fall. The Lord may give power, but it is man’s duty to wield it with humility and purpose. To fight is human; to fight with faith is divine.

“He helps me and gives me support, and it’s my job to get that message out.” Here lies the heartbeat of Oliveira’s creed. Gratitude without service is incomplete. To be blessed and silent is to bury the treasure God has entrusted to you. The wise do not hoard their miracles; they multiply them through testimony. By sharing his story, Oliveira becomes a vessel — showing the world that greatness is not born in privilege, but in perseverance guided by faith. He turns his triumph into a torch for others who still stumble in darkness, saying through his example: Believe, and rise.

The lesson is one of divine partnership. Man must not wait for God to carry him; he must walk the path laid before him with courage. God gives power, but it is we who must use it. God shows the way, but it is we who must follow. Faith is not the absence of struggle — it is the strength to struggle on, knowing you are never alone. When you fall, rise again. When you doubt, pray. And when you succeed, do not forget to give thanks. For to remember the Source of your strength is the truest act of wisdom.

So, O child of purpose, take these words to heart. Recognize the gifts given to you — your talents, your endurance, your courage — as sacred trust. Use them not only for your own ascent, but to lift others. When you face hardship, recall Oliveira’s faith: “God gave me the power.” When you find your way forward, say with humility: “God showed me the way.” And when your life becomes a story of triumph, remember your calling: to share the message. For every soul that rises by faith becomes a beacon for others still lost in the storm. Thus, power and purpose are united, and through gratitude, the human heart becomes a vessel of the divine.