Creativity

I have always been interested in creating things.  I am not "crafty" but I certainly do try!  In fact, it is the process of creating that refreshes my spirit and when I finish something and think "it is good", there is such a feeling of joy.  As I began to focus more on my craft projects and art the last few weeks I was challenged by my husband.  He questioned my passionate desire to do my little projects (admittedly I sometimes get carried away...).  As we resolved our feelings concerning my "projects" I began to wonder exactly what it was about my projects that meant so much to me.

It was then that I realized, as God so often does with me, that this simple pleasure in my life ultimately pointed to my nature as a child of God.  He is, after all, the ultimate Creator.  Every thing that inspires me to create originates in His creativity.  Every fabric print, every shiny snip of ribbon, every image of nature, every smile on my children's faces, every sunset, every poem... even when the work of someone else inspires me...they were created by God and their work was undoubtedly inspired by some movement of God's design.  When I am filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment at a finished project, I must be sharing in a small part of what God felt when He finished the creation of the universe and world.  What an absolute honor that God allows us to share in this!

Not only can we share in this, but we are His creation, and He does look at each and every one of us and say "It is good"!  So whether or not you enjoy creating things, rejoice in the fact that you are a creation by the ultimate Creator, and He loves you.

(Please note that I have now included a link to my etsy shop online with my items for sale.  A portion of these sales will be the foundation of our fundraising for future missions as well as 10% going to our church, Frontline.  This is an exciting new venture for me and I am sure I will be sharing more of it with you in future posts!)