3 Points to Ponder
- “Inspiration doesn’t come from thin air. It comes from your story, experiences, and inner voice. These all mix together and for a moment, clarity is known. Inspiration never happens in a vacuum.”
- “All of us have triggers for inspiration. For me, it is putting headphones on, listening to music, and drowning out the world. For others, it is nature. Or bike rides or running. The critical piece is knowing your triggers. Have you identified your inspiration triggers?”
- “A saying I love is ‘change of latitude, change of attitude.’ Different experiences are needed to clearly see our normal reality. Reading books, conversations with contrasting people, and different cultures can bring growth. When is the last time you challenged yourself to seek the contrary to your normal?”
2 Quotes to Share
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” –Jack London
1 Story of Impact
Inspiration day was Thursday, August 11, 2005. I was sitting in Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, attending the Global Leadership Summit. Having been inspired by the teachings of the day, I wrote the core principles of what would later be a white paper, which would eventually turn into the founding pillar for the birth of Many Hands. There was a firestorm activity in my soul about how the work between the U.S. and Haiti was so hurtful for both sides and there was a better way. God desired life-change in people, whether they be Haitian families needing a new story or an American who needed a burning bush experience to awaken their soul. This was my gift to the world to steward, to be a dream-giver to those who couldn’t see the way to their God-given destiny. Little did I know the earthquakes in my life I would experience to make this possible, crumbling my foundation to rebuild back stronger, until it was solid enough to build upon for the future ministry. We all have an inspiration day if we truly seek God’s desires based upon the story He has given us. Are you seeking an inspiration day in your life? Have you already had one and let it die? Does your inspiration need fuel? Or is it burning bright? Inspirations are a sacred gift to you, as there will only be a few in a lifetime. If it comes from God, seek it with all your heart. At the end of your life, you won’t be sorry.
