I-N-S-P-I-R-E is an Action Word

Written By Betty Predmore
 
 

Handful of Blessings Pt. 3

Let’s face it…we all need a little inspiration now and then.  We all need that little pick-me-up that comes from words of encouragement.  We all enjoy seeing something that makes our own hearts fill with hope.  We feel blessed when someone speaks life into our desolate day or fills our hopeless heart with the excitement of tomorrow.

Where do you get your inspiration from?  Does it come from self-help books or how-to television shows?  Do you look around and seek inspiration and encouragement from the things this world has to offer?

GO DIRECTLY TO THE SOURCE:

God’s word is our greatest source of inspiration. 

“All scripture is breathed out by God, and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

In order to inspire others, we must first be inspired ourselves.  The best place, the true place, to look for this inspiration is in the word of God, which is filled with encouragement and promise.  It is filled with honesty and truth.  It is our guide for how to live out our lives each day in the will of God.

Are you running to his word to be uplifted and inspired? What other resources are you using for inspiration?

“Sanctify them in truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17)

There is nothing truer, or more inspiring than God’s word.  If we want to truly inspire others, we must be filled with His promises.  We must practice the things we are encouraged to do, such as humility, grace, compassion, and love.

Practice makes perfect.  Are you practicing these attributes of Christ in your own life?

Where are you falling short and what can you do to overcome that area of your life?

BE THE SOURCE FOR OTHERS:

 "For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” (Luke 12:12)

Okay, so now you have studied His word. You have filled your heart and mind with encouragement and inspiration.  Now you want to go out and inspire others, but fear of failure is holding you captive.  “What if I don't know what to say?” “Will they understand me?”  “Will I be ridiculed?”

We must trust in God, and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit.  When we store up His words in our heart, they are there, within us, for God to use in His perfect timing.  He will place others before us who need to be inspired, and if our hearts are true to wanting to be an inspiration, He will give us opportunities to do just that. 

Those words that you have stored in your heart will be brought to the surface, and you will be able to inspire others, and to bring them a sense of hope and promise.  What a reflection of Jesus we are when we are able to inspire!

What fears do you struggle with when it comes to being an inspiration to those around you? What has helped you overcome some of those fears?

“But it is the spirit in breath of the Almighty, that makes him understand.” (Job 32:8)

With the Holy Spirit alive in you, you will have the wisdom to be an inspiration to others through your words and your actions.  You will have the power to encourage and bring hope to those who need it most.  You will be able to use the word of God to take action against the devil. 

 Are you ready to accept the challenge? Does your heart desire to inspire others?

 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to build up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.” (Isaiah 61:1-2)

Ladies, the Lord has given us the power to inspire!  He has anointed us to be able to offer encouragement to those who are hurting and mourning.  He has given us freedom words for those who are bound up in the chains of discouragement, insecurity, and sorrow. Use what the Lord has given you.  Don't be afraid to step out and be the inspiration He his calling you to be.  Proclaim his words of inspiration for all those around you to hear. 

You hold the PROMISE of inspiration in your hands and your heart💜

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders.  She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances.  Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.  

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center.  She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty holds a certification as a Christ-Based Counselor through the National Association of Certified Christ-Based Counselors. She is also a State of California Certified Facilitator for Anger Management/Batterer’s Treatment Program. In addition, she is a certified Facilitator for Living Free, a faith-based curriculum for parenting, addiction recovery, and anger management.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women.  She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor.  Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way.  She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website.

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement.  Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns.  Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.

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