Inspiration Found in the Moment

Driving through southern Alabama, there was a car dealership that boasts a rather large United States flag. Billowing at full staff, it was absolutely majestic as it seemed to cover the full span of the highway. Though our destination was set and our conversation was fully engaged, it interrupted our thoughts and the image has remained with us. Inspiration can be found in that moment, posing the question “Are we that captivating and impactful given such a small window of time?”

The freedom in which the flag moved with the wind is similar to our longing to be aligned with the flow of grace. Recalling an illustration that someone shared with us some time ago, “the Holy Spirit is like the wind – you cannot see it, only evidence of its presence.” Imagine that peace and freedom that you experience when you’re in alignment, when you move in the rhythm and flow of grace. What does that look like in your life? Do others get to experience such grace when they are in your presence?

For some, having this type of experience is a foreign concept. Yes, it requires work and persistence, but more importantly it requires vulnerability. Will you humble yourself and seek God?

We are grateful for the reminder that humility is the seed for forgiveness, and forgiveness is the seed for peace and freedom. These fruit that we bear benefits us and those around us.