My Inspiration

Do you have days when you are just trying to keep it together?
Things at work had become increasingly stressful. Over the past few months, there had been a couple of layoffs and lots of changes. It was an emotional roller coaster, and on this day it felt like things were spiraling down in a bad way. I was overwhelmed by negative thoughts and a belief that I wasn't making a difference.

Then the phone rang. A friend called on a work related issue. After a few minutes she changed the conversation and asked; "How are you doing?" Of course, I answered... "Fine," but she didn't believe it. I began to share with her the truth about how I was really doing - lousy! I shared my frustration and the feeling of worthlessness. After a few minutes of listening, she asked... "Is it true?"
She began to speak words of encouragement and to remind me of all the things I had done in a recent situation that had been helpful to other people. The tears came running down my cheeks. Her words were so full of truth, that it was then I recognized that God was calling me. My friend couldn't have known everything I had been through but she spoke words that only God could have known I was feeling. He didn't want me to continue thinking the negative thoughts but to recognize the truth - I was making a difference!

Realizing what had happened, I said to my friend "I didn't know God was calling." I shared with her how God had used her to pick me up when I was feeling so down. A simple phone call that turned into a profound example of God's personal touch on my life.

This is the story that inspired me to start this blog. Where is God showing up in your life? Who is he using to encourage you on your journey. Please share your story so that others will be encouraged to recognize God when he shows up.
I look forward to reading your post.