BOOST #135: Are You Running From Your Calling? 🏃‍♂️

What Jonah’s hesitation teaches creatives.

💖 DEVOTONAL:

“But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.” — Jonah 1:3 (ESV)

I’ve always found Jonah’s story a little too familiar. Not because I’ve ever been swallowed by a giant fish, but because I know what it’s like to hesitate when God asks me to do something. Jonah was called to speak to Nineveh. He ran the other way. And if I’m honest, there are moments I’ve felt the same tug-of-war inside me.

As creatives, we are prophets in our own way. Not prophets in the sense of predicting the future, but prophets in the sense of carrying messages, pointing people toward God, and speaking truth into culture. Every post, every piece of writing, every painting, design, or song that carries His heart is like a tiny prophetic act. And just like Jonah, sometimes the weight of that call can feel heavy enough to make us stall, retreat, or distract ourselves with anything but obedience.

But remember… the story of Jonah isn’t a celebration of hesitation. The point isn’t how long he ran, or how far he went in the wrong direction. The point is that God’s call still stood. His mercy still pursued. His purposes still unfolded. Jonah’s resistance didn’t cancel God’s assignment. It just delayed Jonah’s joy in living it out.

I think about all the times I’ve second-guessed, procrastinated, or downplayed what God asked me to create. And yet, even in my hesitation, God’s voice didn’t vanish. His Spirit kept nudging me back. The calling was still there, waiting. That’s the mercy of God! Not just in forgiving our failures, but in continuing to entrust us with His work.

Maybe you feel that same resistance right now. You sense God inviting you to step into something bigger: write the book, start the project, speak the truth… and you’ve been hesitant. Let Jonah remind you: God doesn’t give up on His messengers. He delights in working through us, even after our detours.

🙏 PRAYER:
Father, thank You for entrusting me with the gift of creativity and the call to reflect Your heart. Forgive me for the times I’ve hesitated or run from what You’ve asked me to do. Give me courage to obey quickly, to trust Your leading, and to see my work as part of Your message to the world. Help me glorify You not through delay, but through faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

💡 TIP OF THE WEEK:

Write down one creative project you’ve been putting off because of hesitation or fear. This week, take a single concrete step toward finishing it: outline the idea, sketch the first draft, record the intro. Don’t wait for perfect clarity. Obedience often begins with one small step forward.

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✍️ From the Author

I’m writing this Boost drop in bed with a 38°C fever (yes, I know, I should be resting). But it’s Sunday night, and I couldn’t bear to break a 135-week streak of sending you a devotional every Monday morning.

I just want to say how grateful we are for this community. Week after week, your presence reminds us why we keep showing up. We’ll continue sharing these devotionals freely, praying they refresh and encourage you in your creative walk.

And one more thing worth celebrating… we just reached 105% of our August Ko-fi goal! To everyone who supported, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I actually teared up when I saw it. God has been reminding us through you guys that His provision is really never late!

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😍 Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 more ways we can help you grow as a Christian creative:

1. Creative Juice Booster: Overcome creative blocks and become a wellspring of ideas! Join countless Christian creatives who’ve rediscovered the joy of creating with God through Creative Juice Booster. This practical, Bible-rooted guide will help you sharpen your creative thinking, overcome blocks, and walk boldly in your calling as an artist for the Kingdom.

2. Scriptures and Scribbles: Dive into this interactive activity book that encourages Bible reflection through creativity! Featuring 100+ Scripture-based reflections and creative prompts, it’s designed to help you connect with God while nurturing your artistic spirit. Perfect for journaling, sketching, or simply exploring your faith in a creative way.

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THAT’S IT FOR THIS WEEK’S DROP!

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—Brian V.

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