In Others’ Words: Someone to Inspire You

To be honest, I tripped over the first few words of this quote by Emerson before I embraced the rest of the truth. 

While I agree with him that we all want to be inspired to be who we can be, I’m not so certain that’s our “chief want.” 

I want a lot of things.

I need a lot of things, too.

And sometimes I get the two mixed up.

But there’s no denying how finding those certain “someones” who motivate me to pursue my dreams, to be true to myself and what I value, has changed me and helped me become who I want to be. 

Surprisingly, these life influencers are often different from me when it comes to our personalities or even our life choices.

Sometimes it’s how they live their lives with intention and a quiet determination that encourages me to be more true to myself. 

Maybe they speak the truth I need to hear, the words that allow me to be brave just when fear seemed stronger than me.

Or they remind me that it’s not just about my dream, but about what God’s saying … where He’s leading … and trusting Him with my dream.

In Your Words: Who has inspired you — encouraged, motivated, influenced — to be what you knew you could be? What you wanted to become?

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