The famous American poet Robert Frost got inspiration for his poetry from the nature he witnessed around him on his walks through the woods near Green Mountain in the state of Vermont. I had an opportunity to take the path that Frost took through the woods of Vermont and witness for myself the trees, the meadows, the roads diverging in a yellow wood that elicited such a creative response.
What inspires you in this world? More specifically, what does the Holy Spirit inspire you to notice to help you learn more about our God? For many, it is indeed nature that inspires us to draw closer to the God who created all things. For others, inspiration comes from books, articles and podcasts that open our minds to the meaning behind the works and words of God. Often, it is music, and many times, it is simply a word, phrase or response from a friend that strikes us in a way that makes God come alive for us.
Inspiration is the primary work of the Holy Spirit. That is why it is important for us to stop and recognize that we are being inspired by something or someone. It is the Spirit of God speaking to us and telling us to pay attention. So be open to inspiration and do something with it when it comes you…like write a poem.
