It
is no longer news to say that we live in a very challenging world.
Even the Bible, God's WORD, confirms it. Whether we admit it or
not, we get beaten at one time or the other by the storms
of life - the regrets of yesterday's failures and the pains that come
with them, the fear of the unknown bearing with it the
challenge of the future.
What
is inspiration? Inspiration
is the stimulation of the human mind towards creative thought and
work. It is the inner drive or power that propels us to achieve more
in life. Inspiration is also called motivation.
The question here is this: HOW INSPIRED ARE YOU? HOW MOTIVATED ARE
YOU TO PURSUE YOUR DREAMS, AMIDST ALL ODDS?
Inspiration
never leaves you without aspiring for greatness. You always find a
reason to be better than you are, when you are inspired. Inspiration
helps you stay on your dreams. Outlined below are 3 significant ways
you can always be inspired:
1. Read
and listen to motivational materials: The
first inspirational material I always recommend is the Bible –
God’s Word. This is because the Bible, as God’s own Word, is
highly inspirational. You cannot read it depressed and end up still
depressed after reading it. It’s not possible! It has the power to
offer hope to the hopeless and depressed and motivation or
inspiration to the down-casted in spirit. In addition to reading the
Bible, I encourage you to read motivational books by great
motivational authors; listen to audio CDs and watch DVDs of great
preachers and motivators. You can also go to the internet to get
inspirational information or materials. In actual fact, the internet
is full of it. Finally, I encourage you to visit this blog regularly and get inspired on a daily basis.
This is why it was created in the first place – to get you inspired
on a daily basis. So, take advantage of the benefit and visit the
blog regularly – everyday!
2. Move
around achievers and motivated people: It
is often said that birds of the same feather flock together. This is
a very true statement. It means that you have a responsibility to
watch the company you keep. If you want to be motivated and remain
motivated, then, move or “flock” around motivated people. Why?
Because moving around achievers and motivated people will help you in
no little way. The statement: “Show me your friends and I’ll tell
you who you are” holds true in this regard. Walk with successful
people who have gone ahead of you and learn from them. Believe me,
successful people who have gone ahead of you have a lot to offer or
teach you – both the good and the bad sides of their life stories.
These stories, you can learn from, if you are smart. Successful
people are motivated people too, because it takes motivation to be
successful. So, hang or “flock” around them.
3. Make
positive confessions/declarations at all times: You
can never confess sickness and suddenly find yourself healthy,
neither can you confess depression or frustration and suddenly find
yourself motivated. What you confess (whether negative or positive)
directly affects what you possess. Believe me, making positive
confessions and declarations regularly helps you stay optimistic
(positive) at all times. It also helps to build up in you confidence,
hope and courage to face the future, no matter the present
circumstances. Positive confessions and declarations should be made
always, even when the goings are rough and highly challenging. This
is because the things you say affect the things you believe.
Similarly too, the things you believe affect the things you say. This
is why the subject of positive confession or declarations is very
crucial to staying motivated at all times. So, let me re-emphasize
this point: make positive confessions/declarations at all times!
As
you pay attention to follow these 3 important
ways to be inspired at all times
which are outlined above, I assure you that you will always stay
inspired 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It’s one thing to have
knowledge; it’s another thing to put to work or use the knowledge
you have. Now, you have the knowledge about how to be inspired at all
times. Don’t spend the next moment in depression or frustration for
any reason. Go for the motivation you need each day, everyday! Stay
always motivated and inspired!
Finally, let me invite you to an experience of
a lifetime – an experience with “the original and true source of inspiration” - GOD, the Father himself. Are you tired of chasing pretty rainbows? Are you
tired of spinning round and round? Do your dreams seem shattered right now so
much that you don’t think there’s anywhere or anyone to turn to? Well, I invite
you to encounter an experience with "the true source of inspiration that will always get you inspired so that you can always aspire, no matter what you face." Let me introduce you to the Father who has given me reason to still
remain in the season. He is the Father who gives beauty for ashes. He turns
hopelessness to hope. I’m talking about JESUS! Come up and have a personal
meeting and encounter with Him! I assure you, he’ll transform your life for
good! Simply pray this short prayer with me:
“Lord, JESUS, I come to you in my despair and hopelessness,
Knowing that I can’t help myself,
Come into my life and transform me from within,
That this change may affect my entire being,
Now and for eternity sake,
I admit all my weaknesses and limitations,
And I ask you to make me a child and citizen of
the Kingdom of Heaven,
Come and inspire me so that I can always aspire for greatness,
In JESUS’ name I pray (Amen)
Do you know of any other significant way to be inspired, that you would like to share with other readers? Or, do you simply have an opinion on this subject? Please, feel free to share your views as a comment below. You can also give your feedback on this post or on any content on this blog by clicking here. Other readers will like to learn from you. Alternatively, you can use the "contact" found in black color on the right hand side of this blog if you have any comments, suggestions, questions or general feedback. In addition, I encourage you to click on all the social buttons below and help share this article with friends. Finally, I encourage you to check out other powerfully inspiring articles (posts) that are suggested below in the “You may also like this:” section. Stay always inspired!
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