You Inspire

Is there a major in college that focuses on people’s life story? I would get a doctorate in that. I come alive in a different kind of way when someone shares their journey. It causes something to stir in my soul. I love stories of faith, fight and grit. When they say you can’t and you prove them wrong. When YOU think you can’t and found out you could. I’m stopping by today to thank all the amazing writers here who share from an authentic place. Your story matters. Your voice tells tales of adversity, hope and triumph. Your trek across this landscape inspires so many. You’re the reason we come back to read even on our worst days.

If ever you are tempted to quiet your own voice or water down your story for the masses, quiet that noise and move on. Pull yourself up by the bootstrap if necessary – sometimes you have to encourage your own soul. Be reminded we are here waiting to hear how the next chapter unfolds. We may not have a say in how our story starts, but we can certainly determine how it ends!

‘Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
I post your road signs at every curve and corner.
I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;
God, don’t let me down!
I’ll run the course you lay out for me
if you’ll just show me how.’

Psalm 119: 29-32 MSG