Your creativity is a gift, use it!

Did you know you were literally created to be creative?

Not just the artsy types with paint-stained hands or design degrees… all of us. We’re made in the image of God, the ultimate Creator. Creativity is part of our spiritual DNA.

From the very beginning, God modeled it. Genesis 1 tells us how He formed, shaped, and spoke beauty into being. Then in Genesis 2, He gave Adam the job of naming every animal.  This creative task was a project from God. Can you imagine that? Wandering through creation, seeing the first giraffe or platypus and saying, “Yep, that feels right.” There was no competition, no comparison, no second-guessing if he was “naming them properly.” Just pure, joyful creating alongside the Creator.

But somewhere along the way, we lost that ease. Now we live in a world buzzing with comparison, scrolling to see who is already doing “it” & wondering if our version of “creative” even counts.

Here’s the truth — it does!

Creativity isn’t about perfection. It’s about participation. You were made to bring something into the world that didn’t exist before (or maybe it does, but you need to do it with your unique touch).

Lately, I’ve felt like God has been giving me an extra dose of creativity & honestly, it’s been so fun!! I’ve had new ideas flowing, fresh perspective, and this reminder that creating with God is supposed to be joyful. Not pressured. Not performative. Just full of wonder. And I want that for you too.

So go be creative this week.

If you’re teaching — be creative.

If you’re leading — be creative.

If you’re crunching numbers — be creative (in your own excellent way).

Because when you create from the place God designed you to, joy follows.

So go ahead,color outside the lines! Bring life to the dull spaces. Add beauty where it’s been missing. I believe God is smiling down like a GOOD father, when He sees you adding your beautiful touch.