When
we observe creation, we see dozens of different versions of the different
species of trees; the animal species; clouds of every size and shape and form; flowers
in a million different colors, scents, sizes and shapes; and people with very little
similarities in dozens of different countries and cultures.
This
leads me to believe that we serve a creative God. There is never a sunset or
snowflake alike, or a day where nature is an exact replica of any other day.
Our God is a creative Being. As His followers, we also have a creative bent in
us that stems from the creativity of our Heavenly Father.
We
are an extension of Him in the earth. Some of us have more creative abilities
than others, but we all have a flare for something. As we do God’s will, He
perfects our talents and abilities to accomplish everything that He calls us to
do.
Maybe
you enjoy public speaking, writing, designing, drawing, sports, reading,
cooking, sewing, sculpting, flower arranging, furniture making, driving, flying,
auto mechanics, mathematics, reading, chemistry, legal processes, or the
medical arts to name just a few creative talents God gives us.
Are
you using your talent? Do you feel that you have to explain yourself or make
excuses for the time you spend being creative? Some creative people also feel
guilty for the praise they receive for what they create.
In
walking in God’s will moment by moment throughout the day, we find a sense of
who we are, why God created us, and what His purpose is for our life. He wants
us to brighten our world by being creative with the talents He gave us.
God
gives us twenty-four hours in a day, and a lifetime of years to utilize to make
our world a better place. He enables us to use our creativity to spread color
and imagination in our community and around the world.
Each
day is God's, and He shares them with us to use for His purpose (Proverbs 22:2;
Psalm 74:16-17). Creativity can be taught and learned; therefore, we can take
classes to develop a talent that stimulates our imagination.
Sometimes,
God gives us a talent in order to teach it to others. Our creativity is a gift to
use to bless other people. Creativity can influence everything and everyone
everywhere, even as a way to share the Gospel of Christ.
Imaginative
people find it easier to accept challenging ideas, to work together with more
cooperation, and to expand the way we normally think. We enlarge our
perspective on things, and learn to value other ideas and viewpoints that
differ from our own.
As
a child, we used toys to communicate our creativity and to increase our
imagination. Toys enabled us to develop a love of exploring our world.
Psychiatrists use creativity through toys to help troubled children.
Through
play, young people can learn constructive, creative solutions rather than responding
to issues with negative behavior. Playtime is also used to help adults to heal from
trauma and loss. Creativity is a wonderful tool, which God gave us to affect life
positively.
Prayer:
Father
God, You give each of us talents to use for Your glory (Hebrews 3:3-5). We can
use our creativity not only to support our self in this life, but also to be a
blessing to all who come our way. You are worthy to receive all of the glory
and honor and power for what we accomplish in our lifetime.
You
created everything, and by Your will everything exists (Revelation 4:11).
Therefore, since You created us and the world in which we live, we can follow Your
example and use the creative urges that You plant within our soul to bless
others. We give You all of the glory and praise that we receive.
Thought
for the Day:
As
humans, we function best when we use creativity to enrich our family, our
vocation, and the lives around us; especially when we are given an environment
to freely use our imagination, and to follow the direction of God's Spirit.
