“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
It’s hard to find inspiration in our everyday lives. So often we are consumed with life’s dilemmas, dramas and goings-on that we rarely take time to be inspired by something or anything.
Inspiration is the spark that ignites gratitude and leaves behind beautiful flashes of grace.
It would seem that we live as passersby floating through our lives as visitors barely recognizing how the Creator is at work in each and every moment.
I have been guilty of this myself. I have missed opportunities to love and be loved, to befriend and be befriended, and to mourn loss as well as have others mourn with me. You could say that I was just too busy, or too something to take time to understand that every moment that God gives us is precious.
Although some of life’s moments may at first glance seem mundane, ceremonial, and part of the perpetual cycle of life, they are moments that can inspire us to look beyond the surface of presumed predictability.
Several years ago I was asked by my former boss to attend an awards banquet in her place. She was being honored for her work in the prevention field. Although I felt honored to have been asked to accept her award as she was overseas receiving another accolade, I was hesitant.
I found myself murmuring and pouting, wondering why she did not select someone else, as I was part of a staff of at least 10. After all, I had stuff to do. Reluctantly, I accepted the tickets and invited a friend to go with me as a guest. To my great surprise and amazement, I had a really great time and met other esteemed award recipients whose work had impacted me throughout the years. When the ceremony ended, I remembered thinking how inspired I was by an evening that surpassed even my shallow expectations. I was immensely grateful for the experience and the moment.
My hope is that you will find a blessing in every circumstance, whether good or bad, easy or difficult. And that the blessing you find will inspire you. Let miracles happen while you are watching. And Be Inspired.
