about the Lord's inspiration

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV)


Every day you need the Lord's inspiration. You need His inspiration to not only lift your own spirit, you also need His inspiration to lift the spirits of others. We serve such an awesome God. Not meaning to do so, we sometimes overlook or discount His power that comes to our aid. We are often so caught up in our present problems, cares, concerns, and woes that we forget to access His uplifting power that lives within our heart. When you are depressed and downcast, God will speak directly to your heart. If you ask Him, He will turn your eyes away from your own life and turn your eyes upon Him.

You are the Lord's incredible creation. Your life is a way the Lord wants to reach out to the world. In Christ, you can find His uplifting spirit, truth, mercy, love, and laughter. Because the Lord is who He is, you can depend upon Him to fill you when you need inspiration. God can not only speak to you directly but He can also speak to you through others. When you are without hope, God gives you a vision of a new day. When you are downcast, God pours out His love into your heart. When you are in the bitter darkness, Christ comes to you with His Light to illumine your soul. When you are in the deep water and are about to sink, then pray, and pray, and keep on praying as you grasp His uplifting hand.