Remain in the Vine

Most of us at some point have said these words: I am not creative. Sometimes I think we have put creativity in a box, and think if we can't do this thing or that thing, then we aren't creative. Sometimes I think we just really don't understand what we're capable of, even in our areas of talent or interest. God is a creative God. He created us in His image. So, simply put, if He is creative...we are. 

What are some areas of creativity?

music- playing an instrument or singing, composing, arranging

writing

drawing

painting

acting

sewing

cooking

photography

What about this one? Creative solutions to problems/challenges

And my God will meet ALL your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:19

Not just monetary needs. Food, clothing, shelter. ALL our needs. That thing you've worried about and lost sleep over? God has your solution. Sometimes He steps in and performs an immediate miracle. Sometimes, His solution is to use us. And He has it all planned out. We just need to trust and stay connected to our Father. And remember, He is working things out in you, that you  may not understand right now. That you may not can see how He will use it for His glory and your good. Growing things inside you, that He put there when He formed you in your mother's womb. Those talents, passions, desires, gifts, all working together, under His anointing. When you feel not good enough, remember you don't have to be. He is, and He lives in you.

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4

Creativity takes courage. Henry Matisse

Listening to this song, and worshipping in church one Sunday morning, I was struck by how during worship, we aren't just worshipping some distant God, sitting on his throne, indifferent to us. He is listening, soaking it in, actively loving us back. He is pouring His spirit out on us. Falling fresh again, just like in the song. And in His presence, in His anointing, is everything we need. Healing, deliverance, love, comfort, strength, joy, and....creativity. It's all there. Every. Thing. We. Need. Remain in Him.