Day 10: Inspiration

It's an amazing feeling when God inspires me. Like yesterday. For whatever reason, a particular story idea kept popping into my head. I didn't really think too much of it, since I wasn't feeling the greatest, and I had been trying to do some regular research-type work. Well, last night I was just sitting in bed finishing up some more work before hitting the sack, when out of the clear blue, the idea popped into my head again... this time with words. I felt compelled to write them down, so I opened up a new Word document and started typing. I was half asleep, but I just kept typing without even thinking much. It was only two short scenes, but together they ended up being about two pages single spaced. I wanted to keep going, but I was falling asleep at the wheel, so to speak. I woke up bright and early this morning and ended up revising what I had composed last night, and I've been adding to it on and off all day. I'm quite excited about the whole thing, and it makes me want to write until I'm done.

Whenever an idea--be it a drawing, a poem, a story, a song, or anything else--just pops into my head and persistently prods at my subconscious until I acknowledge it, I know that it's from God. No matter what, they're always really good ideas (at least in my own eyes), and they're always ones that excite, intrigue, and inspire me. Unfortunately, I don't always get to finish them right away--many are still in process--but I know that God put the idea in my head and that I shouldn't overlook it just because I don't know if I'll finish it or not.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
~Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

This verse, in a grander sense, backs up what I just described. God has certain things planned for certain people, and His plan for each is unique. He sends "thoughts of peace" to His children--He knows exactly how our lives will play out. A part of this includes seemingly small or insignificant occurrences, like solving a difficult math problem, finally understanding how/why something works, or getting an idea for a fictional story. Such events may not be able to change the world now, but they might lead to something greater. How can someone ignore an inspirational blessing from God that could be the starting point for a whole series of inspiration? I don't know about you, but I'm not going to ignore an idea that is persistent and inspirational.

Lord, I love you so much and I thank You so much for my story idea. I know that I've received others that I have yet to finish, but I feel really good about this one. I know that whatever the outcome, You have a purpose for it, otherwise, You most likely wouldn't have given it to me. I ask that You continue to bless me with inspiration throughout my life. I ask that You also bless my family and friends with the appropriate ideas/inspiration as well. Lord, I hope that someday I can use my inspirations to make at least ONE person's life a little better. Please guide me, Lord, and let me know what You want me to do with what You have blessed me with. Please guide my steps and walk with me forever and ever. In Jesus name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.