Inspiration

Nature can inspire us to think of grandeur and beautiful things. Personally I draw inspiration from the seashore. The vastness of the ocean and the faithful rhythm of the waves led me to thoughts of the Creator. Perhaps dense forests and tall trees cause you to think about strength.

We can also draw inspiration from friends and family. Encouraging words can give us strength to press on or try something new. Perhaps you are inspired by the examples of great character in the lives of others. Heroic acts also inspire us. We’ve seen many heroic acts these days as we watch teachers, medical personnel and first responders work in extremely difficult situations.

We do have to be careful where we draw inspiration from, as we can be wrongly inspired. Bad characters can lead us into poor behavior. Inspiration derived from the rich or famous should be evaluated through a higher standard than outward appearances. We should have a standard by which we evaluate sources of inspiration. Psalm 119:11 says, “Your word have I treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.” God’s word is the true standard for these evaluations and can, in fact, be the inspiration we need in any situation.