because I truly believe that God placed the best you in you and I believe He wants to help you to figure out how to get it out. I’ll start with the challenge to tap into your creative side, even if you don’t think you have a creative side, we all do. God created us in His image, which means we share His creative properties. Not that you or I could create our own universe (although we try to exist in our own sometimes), each and every one of us has a creative side because we were created by a creative God.
Now when it comes to being creative we usually think of the arts, music, writing, and drawing and if you do those things already then you have already discovered the creator in you. But if your like me and the most creative thing you have ever drawn is a stick figure, then it’s good to know that creativity goes well beyond these things. For example, have you ever made the best mac-and-cheese ever? Or discovered a new way to fold your socks? Or forged a new path through your garage? Then you’ve tapped into your creativity. You really have. You’re using your creative side every time you create a better or new way to do anything.
The key is to discovering the power of creativity is to share your creativity. What good is creating something that doesn't benefit others? Could you imagine writing a song that no one ever hears or painting a masterpiece that no one ever sees? It’s only when we learn to create for the benefits of others then we get the full experience and expression of creativity.
So start looking at what you do in life as a creative process and get busy creating. Create a delicious meal and bring joy to your family. Create a appreciation letter to make someone feel better. Create a new process so your co-workers work more unified. Create an activity that gets students excited to learn. Create a photograph that remind others the simple beauty of life. Create a service to make someone's life easier. Create a ministry to make our world a better place. I don’t care what you create, just create something that benefits others and keep doing it and you’ll discover the best you in you.
God created us to be the best we can be, so let the creator in you help create a better world to live in.
“In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” - Jesus
“In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” - Jesus
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