God is Spirit
Day 21 – Inspiration
in·spi·ra·tion /in-spuh-rey-shuhn/ η: 1 an inspiring or animating action or influence. 2 something inspired, as an idea. 3 a result of inspired activity. 4 a thing or person that inspires. 5 Theology a) a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. b) the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced. (To inspire is to fill with a quickening or exalting influence; to produce or arouse feeling, thought, or action.)
Day 21 – Inspiration
in·spi·ra·tion /in-spuh-rey-shuhn/ η: 1 an inspiring or animating action or influence. 2 something inspired, as an idea. 3 a result of inspired activity. 4 a thing or person that inspires. 5 Theology a) a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. b) the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced. (To inspire is to fill with a quickening or exalting influence; to produce or arouse feeling, thought, or action.)
“There is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.” (NKJV, Job 32:8)
Contemplate that your “spirit” is a reflection of Spirit, God. Consider that everything you are inspired by comes from one quality or another and that this understanding is the “breath of the Almighty”. In other words, whatever inspires you is spiritual because it is from Spirit.
Awareness Exercise: Notice what the word “worship” means to you. Write down all the stuff that comes up regarding this word – good, bad, or indifferent. Now read this citation - “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (KJV, John 4:24) - and substitute the word “worship” for the following words: adore, are devoted to, respect, revere, honour. How does this change your view of the idea of worship? Think about babies, or kittens or puppies, - whatever gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Can you see that adoring God, Spirit, is inspiring and can influence your thought and action for good?
Awareness Exercise: Notice what the word “worship” means to you. Write down all the stuff that comes up regarding this word – good, bad, or indifferent. Now read this citation - “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (KJV, John 4:24) - and substitute the word “worship” for the following words: adore, are devoted to, respect, revere, honour. How does this change your view of the idea of worship? Think about babies, or kittens or puppies, - whatever gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Can you see that adoring God, Spirit, is inspiring and can influence your thought and action for good?
“All Truth is from inspiration and revelation, — from Spirit, not from flesh.” (Unity of Good by Mary Baker Eddy 46:3-4)
Stay tuned tomorrow for God is Spirit: Radiance
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