what inspires you?

we all have THOSE days.

when you have one of THOSE days, where do you find the inspiration to keep going?
when it seems like everything should just be fading...
or maybe to you everything IS fading...

what gives you the motivation to
get through the next

day...

hour...

minute...


where does your heart get inspired to continue on?

for me, i have recently found my inspiration thorugh the story of a friend. i continue to find strength through her story because the reason she shared and was open was because she heard someone else being honest and sharing. someone else's story inspired her.

i think sometimes we downplay the importance of
every
person's
unique
story.

and we forget the impact it can have on the life of someone else.

we have been blessed in our lives, whether through pain or joy, to be able to share that blessing with other people. we never know who or how our story WILL impact someone's life.

but, if we never share... how will we find out?
maybe someone will one day tell you how great of an impact your story had on them.
you will be their inspiration.

now, do not confuse inspiration and hope.
our hope needs to be found in only One.
our hope cannot be found in a blog. or a sermon. or an person, except Jesus.

Jesus' story is the best.

Jesus never fails.
people. will. fail.

Jesus is ever faithful.
people. will. fail.

Jesus is ever merciful.
people. will. fail.

Jesus is ever providing.
people. will. fail.

Jesus is ever loving.
people. will. fail.

Jesus needs to be our hope. God has written a story, you are just one character in His story. don't keep your little line or paragraph or chapter to yourself. let someone read your part. because it isn't your story, it is God's story. and without you, the story would be incomplete. there would be a missing part. let someone read your part and see how you fit into this story that God has created. and through that, let God's story shine through you to inspire someone else.

be authentic. share. inspire.
-amanda