💖 DEVOTIONAL:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
We often hear it said that as Christian creatives, we must live according to God's plans for our lives—that we must align your plans with His. But what does that alignment entail? How do we, as creatives, discern if we are living and creating in accordance with His good, pleasing, and perfect will?
Firstly, living according to God's plan is more about being than doing. It's about grasping our identity as sons and daughters of God, embracing who we are in Christ, and striving to mirror Him in every aspect of our lives, including our creative endeavors. We must acknowledge that we are stewards of the gifts and passions He has bestowed upon us, and we are called to utilize them not for our own glory but for the advancement of His Kingdom.
We must recognize that this alignment of identity is not a one-time event but rather an ongoing journey of growth, exploration, and transformation. This journey happens as we spend time in His presence, listen for His voice, approach Him with humble hearts, and seek His specific plans & unique creative calling for our lives. This calling is His tailor-made plan for each of us that considers our individual personalities, experiences, strengths, and even weaknesses, and in order to find it Proverbs 3:6 says this: 'In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.' If you want to know what His specific plans for your life are, the key is in surrender.
God's plan for our creative lives unfolds as we cultivate a posture of receptivity and obedience, and that starts with understanding our identity in Christ. So focus not on chasing after specific outcomes, but on the journey of continual growth, discovery, and surrender to His Lordship. As we submit to Him, He illuminates the path before us, making the ways of our creative plans straight and allowing us to confidently discern that we are walking in His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
🙏 PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we come before you as creative souls, seeking to align our plans with Your perfect will. Help us to trust in You wholeheartedly, leaning not on our own understanding but acknowledging You in all our ways. Guide us by Your Spirit as we navigate the intricacies of our creative journeys. Grant us wisdom, inspiration, and discernment to fulfill Your purposes in our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
💡 TIP OF THE WEEK:
🧑🏫 Seek wise counsel and guidance from mature believers who are walking closely with the Lord. Engage in meaningful conversations with trusted mentors, pastors, or spiritual advisors who can offer insights, perspective, and prayer support as you navigate your creative journey. Their godly wisdom and discernment can help confirm God's direction and provide clarity as you seek to align your life with His divine purpose.
Looking for a tool that bridges the gap between Bible study & creativity? Check out Scriptures & Scribbles—a carefully crafted PDF containing over 100 activity pages and reflection prompts designed with Christian creatives in mind.
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