Because Sometimes, Inspiration Comes from Unlikely Places

When I'm reading my bible, I have the expectation that my socks will be rocked. Since those expectations are usually exceeded, I trust that God's word will always be a source of encouragement or instruction, or both...whatever it is I need to hear.

I did not expect this, though, from a children's Netflix series.

On a rainy day, my son and I came across Trollhunters. 

Average kid, Jim, is looking for a sense of adventure when he is chosen by a magical amulet as the next Trollhunter. Protecting two worlds, he's your typical underdog hero in a good guy vs bad guy story. Complete with some pretty sweet gear and engaging fight scenes. 

An overall fun kids' story (and let's face it...not too bad for the adults either).

I didn't expect to get much more from it than some laughs and snuggle-time with my little guy. I was also working on a paper, of which I was feeling a bit out of my league. Then, out of nowhere, comes a line that spoke volumes to me...

"Destiny is a gift. Some go their entire lives, living existence as a quiet desperation. Never learning the truth that what feels as though a burden pushing down upon our shoulders, is actually, a sense of purpose that lifts us to greater heights. Never forget that fear is but the precursor to valor, that to strive and triumph in the face of fear, is what is means to be a hero. Don't think. Become."

Ok, granted I'm not out fighting crime or sacrificing my safety in the sense that the character is. But the fact of the matter is that God's plan for us is our destiny, and until we are ready to seek and explore it, we are left under the rule of the mundane. We ebb and flow through monotony as if it's all that is meant for us. We're left longing for more because we're not looking for satisfaction in the right place. We need to navigate to the road that was hand-paved for us. 

I need to.

Now don't get me wrong. My God and my family make my world go 'round. They are not mundane...not in the slightest. They are my course for life. But does God ever tug on your heart, letting you know to steer your steps slightly in the other direction? Because even though you're familiar with the route you're already on, perhaps He wants to lead you to a destination greater than anything you could imagine or are capable of on your own? Do you trust him with the risk?

So...as I'm working on homework, wondering to myself will this be worth it...am I doing the right thing...
I don't know if it will lead me to valor or hero status, but let's just say I'm not giving up anytime soon.