Do you search for inspiration, or does it seem to find you?
I’m the guy thrashing about in the bushes trying to flush out inspiration that’s perched on a branch right above my head, smiling patiently, waiting for me to take a break and glance upward.
Yesterday we arrived home after my jailbreak hospital discharge—felt really good but very tired. Hospitals are bad places to rest.
I needed to write today’s blog post, but no words came. I tried harder—nothing. I’d almost decided that this would be a “no show” day, and that you would understand.
My wife flipped on American Idol. According to ratings I’m apparently one of about two dozen non-fans, but I stopped thrashing in the bushes in favor of some non-entertainment.
Instead, I found that quiet little voice of inspiration.
One contestant sang a Martina McBride song called Do It Anyway; the chorus pretty much summarizes my last month.
God is great, but sometimes life ain’t good
And when I pray;
It doesn’t always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway,
I do it anyway
I’ve tried to maintain a positive attitude, but it’s tough to push back discouragement. I needed to hear this; is it possible that Jesus speaks through reality TV?
It’s sort of amazing that after all this time I need to be reminded that I don’t pray for results. I pray for conversation, for relationship. I guess it’s okay if that reminder arrives in the form of a country song on a silly reality show.
I’ll take my inspiration wherever I can find it.
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