A reminder of our origin

Have you ever seen a pair of shoes that are different from everything you've seen before? Shoes so unique that they would never go unnoticed. I have, and every time I see a beautiful design, I can't help to think about the creative process behind it. I'm always amazed by how people use creativity to translate what they imagine into reality. For me, creativity is a powerful tool that reminds us of our origin. What do I mean? Creativity is a gift from God because He made us in His image and likeness, and every time we use our creativity, we are giving that gift back to Him as a gesture of gratitude and praise.

I love a quote from Francis Schaeffer that says, " Art is a reflection of God's creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God." I believe this is true because God is our Creator, and when He made us, He imparted that creativity to us. We can create because we bear the creative characteristic He gave us. We need to cherish His gift and make it grow.

Whether you are an artist, a painter, a photographer, a designer, a writer, a dancer, a musician, an illustrator, a speaker, a sculptor, a baker, a crafter, or any other creator, your gifts and abilities are a blessing from God you should treasure. I believe we all have some level of creativity, some more developed than others, but we all have the power to create. We have to be mindful that we have a great responsibility in our hands. Therefore, we have to be careful to use it with the correct intentions and purpose. When we use creativity negatively or for wrongdoing, we are invalidating its original purpose; we are trampling on the gift God gave us. We should use our creative minds to glorify God and do something good for the world.

Today I invite you to value creativity as the great gift it is. I invite you to start using your creative mind and fulfill your creative purpose. Creativity empowers you by opening a world of new possibilities that make you thrive and grow. You will not only be blessing others with the beauty of creation but, you too will be blessed by it.

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Create something new today! Bless others with your talent and honor your origin!