Faith Inspiration

Stop.

Close your eyes. Think of someone who inspires your faith. Give thanks to God for this person. Commit to live your faith encouraged by their witness.

Listen.

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. – Psalm 34:3

Reflect.

This psalm gets the heading “praise for deliverance from trouble”. It is a psalm of thanksgiving, one meant to be shared, one that invites others into celebration of the good that God does to save people from danger and suffering. 

This week, many of us will have Thanksgiving celebrations without much sharing. Because of the danger we all face, we will choose to stay apart from those we love instead of joining together in celebration and gratitude. It can feel lonely and hopeless to hear an invitation to community gathering and worship when we simply can’t do that safely right now. 

Instead, let’s use this time to focus on the ways God has saved us in the past. Consider people whose faith gives you courage and hope. Just as this psalm praises a God who has been faithful in trouble, so too can we put our faith into practice in this hard time. After all, we’re not alone – the community of faith will be ready to celebrate with us when it’s time.

Pray.

God, I feel alone at a time when I should feel surrounded by love. I call out to you. Be faithful. Keep me together with other people of faith. Show us hope and keep us safe. Amen.

Carry On.

Who was that person you thought of who inspires your faith? Do they know it? Write them a card right now and thank them specifically for ways they sustain your belief.