Divine Inspiration is what pretty much defines my day, any more. Webster defines inspiration as a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. The action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. Or the act of influencing or suggesting opinions.
I have been blessed to have received Divine inspiration from many sources. These are too numerous to count. This has allowed me to do so much in my short human experience. I choose to follow these inspirations wherever they may lead. Since becoming sober, I have been introduced to spirituality. Then, after faking it till I was making it, I loved the results. I wanted what every addict wants from something that makes him feel better – more, much more!
Thus, I believe that it was Divine Inspiration that led me to Emmet Fox. I have probably read everything that Mr. Fox has written, both in his books and essays. From there I moved to Ernest Holmes and his Science of Mind. Following this, I met my present Spiritual Advisor, Reverend Stephanie Sorensen. She embodies all that spirituality and New Thought includes and then some. I have learned that I can get Divine inspiration from anything. Anywhere. Anytime.
Walking Oreo this morning, I heard the birds singing away with their happy tweet and chirps. This led to thinking about some of the other inspirational music I have heard. From Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to be Alive” to the Edwin Hawkins Singers’ “Oh Happy Day!” These two songs are what I play almost every day on my Echo Dot when preparing these remarks. And, I also get inspiration from listening to you when you discuss the ups and downs in your lives. Thus, getting inspiration from everything and everyone around me. It either makes myself better! So I also try to learn tolerance.
One of the things I have learned from studying spirituality is that I am a spiritual being. Living in a spiritual universe. This Universe is governed by spiritual law. As a Divine being, that means that I am an individualized expression of God! Also one with all that exists. That is Divine Inspiration to me. That means that the first two words of The Lord’s Prayer, Our Father, mean exactly what they say. So, if He is Our Father, that makes us very much related. This is, in itself, so Divinely inspiring.
I don’t profess to know everything about this Divine Inspiration! There is so much more that I wish to learn. I do pray that you please keep sharing with me. This way, I can continue to learn and grow. For this inspiration that you give me by just being near, I am eternally grateful. And this means continuing to be Divinely inspired, through you.
You too can join in the excitement by just REALLY WORKING YOUR PROGRAM 24/7/365. The Program is a Divine inspiration to me and millions of others. What could be simpler? Just start your day out by saying the shortened version of the 3rd Step, God help me, and then JUST DO IT! Not always easy but so very much worth it in genuine peace of mind. So, to answer the thought put forward in the topic, I obtain Divine inspiration by, first, saying the shortened version of the 3rd Step, God help me, and then get out of His way and let it flow.
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