Displaying God's Glory

Have you ever noticed that creativity and a positive spirit go hand in hand? Could that be because each of us have been given a spirit to create and in doing so we display God's Glory?

I've heard some people say that they don't have a creative bone in their body and to those people I say . . . pooie! To them I say that it is written in Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him." Thus the connection to the positive spirit . . . and when creativity is put in that light, endless possibilities explode . . . for who, more than God Himself, is creative!

Take a moment now to imagine that you're standing out in the middle of an open field. The sky above you has never been more perfect in color or clarity. Stars begin to emerge and the hint of moonlight is on the horizon. A soft breeze brings peace and comfort to your spirit. Off into the distance you hear the soft chatter of God's creatures as they thank Him for the provisions of their day. You realize the variety of color around you and you're overwhelmed by the possibilities that are presented. You begin to allow your mind to ponder God's creativity in the sounds you hear, the smells that excite you and the beauty that is all around you. God's Glory is His gift of love to you.

The creativity that is within us is no different. It's merely an expression of God's love that comes out in endless forms. There are those that are apparent to us - such as beautiful music that moves us to treasure a moment or graceful dancing that flows without effort but to those of us who can't carry a tune in a basket, or who don't express themselves openly, there are other ways in which God's creativity becomes obvious. It is there that we may find creative thoughts that are patented to make our lives easier . . . like a round wheel or the strange workings of indoor plumbing! What freedom and passion there is in allowing the creative juices to flow within us. Whatever the venue, we are allowed to outwardly express whatever it was that God put in us to enjoy. We are made to breathe life into and exhibit the full potential that God planned for our lives. How can any of us tell God that He didn't give us that gift.

But just as you might expect . . . even the gift of creativity runs head long into our responsibility to make good choices. Yes, God has given each of us our own degree of creativity but it is our choice as to whether or not we will use it . . . and if used, our choice comes in using it to declare His Glory or go the way of the world. I'm never more alive than when I'm permitting God to express His Glory through me. No matter the venue - God's Glory expressed through us is beauty that can be seen and heard and enjoyed.

Father, to the fullest, You are the Beauty that is within us. We seek now the help of the Holy Spirit to excite the nature within us which will allow our creative spirit to explode into a full display of Your Glory.

Father, may it be so, for it is in Jesus' name we pray.
Amen and amen.
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