I get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that I forget to stop and look for where God might inspire me in the most unexpected places. I had the opportunity to walk around Washington DC – just me and my ipad where I could take photographs and journal as the inspiration came. God is everywhere and can provide a message even in some obscure locations.

I walked through a sculpture garden and spent time just gazing at the unique sculptures. This one is called “Cheval Rouge (Red Horse)” and was created by American artist Alexander Calder in 1974. When I look at it, it doesn't look like a horse. In fact, I'm not really sure what it looks like. I can't see the things in the statue that make me think “horse”. I would expect to see a head, 4 legs, ears, a mane and maybe a long tail. I might even expect to see a saddle. Maybe it is just me, but I don't see any of that. Maybe the red horse is supposed to look strong with a good foundation. Or maybe he is just supposed to look different from other horses. The artist actually stated that he wanted the horse to show “the muscularity and power of a thoroughbred”. It think in that, he has succeeded.

I wonder what people see when they see me. They probably see a face, a body, 2 arms and 2 legs and who knows what else. Sometimes I get complimented on my clothes. Sometimes I get complimented on my hair. But that is not what I want them to see. I want them to see Jesus. If they see JESUS, that would look like Love, Compassion, and Generosity.

I want to look like Jesus … am I living the life so that people will see Him instead of me?