continued inspiration sources

Hmmm,
where to begin, at the beginning, I know logical of me, haha. I draw a great deal of inspiration from my family, particularly my dad, he has gone through plenty both from personal stuff with me and brother and sister, and professionally. He lost his job and didn't get one for like a yr, quite a few yrs ago. Yey, even in his darkest hours, never gave up, never thought well might as well quit. He said he had like 3000 resumes out there and countless fruitless interviews, yet kept on. Personally he helped me with a drinking problem, despite numerous setbacks, never gave up on me. One of his mottos is, get knocked down, that's ok and to be expected in this life, but don't stay down.

I also get some of that inspiration as stated before from @louiegiglio , let me unpack a bit of who he is, he is a speaker who primarily is drawn to speak to college age listeners. He has started what is called the "268 Generation" based on Isaiah26:8 "Yes Lord, Walking in Your Ways, we wait for You. For Your Name and Renown are the desire of our hearts." People that are connected with him on here are @ChrisTomlinBand @charliehallband @Crowderband . Check him and all people connected to "Passion movement" are all about.

Another person to unpack who he is, is mr @JohnPiper , now bit of forewarning is needed. DO NOT leave ur brain at the door if you listen or read his work or to him. He is brilliant so bring the brain and learn alot. He is also connected to 268Generation but also speaks to anyone who is open to listening. Look up his name, get his books and take your time reading and understanding.

Next on my list to share a bit about is @RaviZacharias , he is a former Hindu, who does apologetics, which means he defends the Bible from all doubters by sharing what makes Bible authentic and believable. Extremely brilliant, yet makes his speeches and writings understandable to the average reader or listener.

@RickWarren has written a book almost everyone has read or heard about, "The Purpose-Driven Life" has written a follow up to it that comes out Nov17th, called "the Hope You Need" it deals with the Lord's Prayer. Definitely check both of those books out.

Finally on the big stage front is my pastor, guy who's birthday is 4 days apart from mine, he leads a church: @Houstonsfirst that is just under 25,000 members, but doesn't feel that is as important as being a "relevant Biblical community" Anyway he replaced a guy who was at church for 30 yrs, and has won both older and younger church members hearts as he slowly helps us toward the image of God, His name is @GreggMatte an amazign pastor.

Then there are all those people who are living the life they are called to, whether it's one of being well-known or toiling in obscurity. first the less-known, but ultimately just as important in their lives and what they do. I'm talking about the teachers, firemen, policemen and any of those people who go about their work, handle their business and don't expect or desire fame or recognition in what they do. Thank you to all of you who are out there doing thankless jobs and doing them well. Without you,life will be more difficult or impossible.

Next is the more well known individuals who are actually more interested in helping others than promoting themselves. So obviously this list CANNOT include Kanye West, who I will unpack a bit here. Let's think a bit on him, hmmm. He chooses, drunk or not, to hurt two people at a time when they should be happy. Now I'm not a fan of award shows, bore me, even if there are people on there I like and respect, just not my thing. Yet, was severely disappointed in KW's actions against @taylorswift13 , she is half his age yet he bullies her and discredits her win by dragging ms. Beyonce in to arguement. Basically forcing Beyonce to apologize and help Taylor by using her time to accept her award time to let Taylor reaccept hers. now I applaude Beyonce and Taylor's graciousness in all the drama. There several great well-known people on twitter to follow and who interact with fans and followers. These are people folks, not gods or anything above us, treat them as people, don't constantly pester them when they give off signals they are busy or doing something else.

I draw inspiration from those who treat others as well as they want to be treated or even better in most cases then they expect to be treated. Those that are the encouragers the ones who pick you from up off the ground. Be one of those people, be the change our country so desperately needs, it's not going to be the politicians who change the world, they don't truly understand what needs to be accomplished, or how to accomplish it, sorry if it steps on toes, but it is the way I view the political world, seems that those individuals have forgotten wgo they serve, that they are here to be the greatest country's in the world leaders in following in our forefather's footsteps. Not wander off on their own way. I say all this to say, we the people, see that, WE THE PEOPLE, are being called to be the daily difference and the change makers that we so desperately are looking for.

Inspiration can come from the most unexpected sources, so don't close yourself off from anyone on first glance, just because they are not exactly like you or what you are used to. Learn what you can and keep pressing forward.