Prayer took Precedence – Inspiration followed Suit

Since forever, up until now, I've always had this habit of seeking advice from those who excel in what I aspire to be good at. When the pandemic hit, we all had a choice to either drift away from God or draw closer to Him. I enthusiastically chose the latter. However, I needed some guidance to find my way.

Sometimes, us authors daydream and hope for a sudden burst of inspiration, but more often than not, it seeps into our lives like a gentle whisper, easily missed if we're not attentive. Just when I had committed to praying the rosary daily and rekindling my prayer life, I noticed my ninety-year-old neighbor walking by outside my office window. Every single day. Alone. Engrossed in prayer, clutching his rosary. It was definitely a sign.

Some of my cherished mentors have said, "If you don't pray the rosary every day, you're not part of the team!" And there, like a guardian angel from next door, was Bill. His daily ritual became one of my sources of inspiration to return to prayer. Prayer took precedence, inspiration followed suit. Even stooges aspire to loftier positions...pray for us too!