What Inspires You?

The more I think about it, the clearer my answer to this question becomes.

It is God's faithfulness that inspires me. It is seeing how wonderfully He works in the lives of people, including my own.

I am inspired by the struggles of those who are in difficulty -- or rather by their perseverance and persistent hope.

I am inspired by how God answers prayers, especially in the most unexpected ways.

I am inspired by the relationships that are healed, the conflicts that are resolved, even after many years of heartaches and distress.

I am inspired by the change of heart I witness in people -- especially in the most hardened and calloused individuals.

I am inspired by the love and compassion within and among families, friends, acquaintances, communities, and even total strangers.

What about you? What inspires you?