God's Will: Be creative??

[Wynona]

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him.

This was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a straightforward list that I could unthinkingly conform to.

Thankfully, my husband is wise and he helped me figure out that God is not wanting me to robotically follow His commands each day but to use Godly wisdom and the liberty we have in Christ to come up with ways to serve Him and love others.

He wants to see what I do. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom."

I still think God tells people to do specific things. But in this season, He seems to want me not to be afraid to step out and do creative ministry.

I have several ideas to try. Does anyone relate to this?

If you think about it, we will judge angels in the New Heavens and the earth. We need a certain amount of autonomy to do things like that.

 

[farouk]

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him.

This was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a straightforward list that I could unthinkingly conform to.

Thankfully, my husband is wise and he helped me figure out that God is not wanting me to robotically follow His commands each day but to use Godly wisdom and the liberty we have in Christ to come up with ways to serve Him and love others.

He wants to see what I do. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom."

I still think God tells people to do specific things. But in this season, He seems to want me not to be afraid to step out and do creative ministry.

I have several ideas to try. Does anyone relate to this?

If you think about it, we will judge angels in the New Heavens and the earth. We need a certain amount of autonomy to do things like that.

@Wynona To a large extent the will of God revolves round what is revealed in Scripture.

 

[Enoch111]

This was not what I wanted to hear.

Why not? The divine Creator is stupendously creative as is evident in nature. Consider the infinite varieties in every species in the animal and vegetable kingdoms.

 

[shortangel]

good points here

 

[Wynona]

Why not? The divine Creator is stupendously creative as is evident in nature. Consider the infinite varieties in every species in the animal and vegetable kingdoms.

I can be slow

 

[dev553344]

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him.

This was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a straightforward list that I could unthinkingly conform to.

Thankfully, my husband is wise and he helped me figure out that God is not wanting me to robotically follow His commands each day but to use Godly wisdom and the liberty we have in Christ to come up with ways to serve Him and love others.

He wants to see what I do. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom."

I still think God tells people to do specific things. But in this season, He seems to want me not to be afraid to step out and do creative ministry.

I have several ideas to try. Does anyone relate to this?

If you think about it, we will judge angels in the New Heavens and the earth. We need a certain amount of autonomy to do things like that.

Women I think are better at creatively helping others. I pray you are inspired to this end . There are a lot of creative ways to proclaim the gospel that people have come up with and it makes it pleasing. The one thing I can think of is the illustrated bible for youth. It makes the bible fun. But for adults I think there are creative ways that could make it more fun also.

 

[dev553344]

Some creative ways of helping the homeless that people have said to me in the past is coming up with gift packages that include food, drink and hygiene supplies. I think @stunnedbygrace mentioned something about that in another thread.

But I guess it depends on who it is that you can help.

 

[Wynona]

Women I think are better at creatively helping others. I pray you are inspired to this end . There are a lot of creative ways to proclaim the gospel that people have come up with and it makes it pleasing. The one thing I can think of is the illustrated bible for youth. It makes the bible fun. But for adults I think there are creative ways that could make it more fun also.

Since you mention it, my theory is that God may deal with men differently. Tabitha in the Bible made blankets and things for the saints before being resurrected from the dead.

I think God might have more specific callings for men but wants women to lean into that creative multi tasking talent.

Im open to being wrong on this.

 

[Wynona]

Some creative ways of helping the homeless that people have said to me in the past is coming up with gift packages that include food, drink and hygiene supplies. I think @stunnedbygrace mentioned something about that in another thread.

But I guess it depends on who it is that you can help.

I call these "blessing bags". They are great to have on hand. You can include a handwritten note.

 

[dev553344]

Since you mention it, my theory is that God may deal with men differently. Tabitha in the Bible made blankets and things for the saints before being resurrected from the dead.

I think God might have more specific callings for men but wants women to lean into that creative multi tasking talent.

Im open to being wrong on this.

I'm more traditional when it comes to the roles of men and women. So I understand. God created men and women different yet similar. God knows what is appropriate, and perhaps I don't really know.

 

[dev553344]

I call these "blessing bags". They are great to have on hand. You can include a handwritten note.

Yep and they're also good to have in the trunk of your car in case of emergency and you actually need it yourself.

 

[Behold]

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him.

God is a Heavenly Artist.

His Palette: is all of Creation
His Colors: are LIFE
His Brush: is His Word

End Result?

Beauty.

The beauty of Holiness
The beauty of Nature
The beauty of LIFE
The beauty of Truth
The beauty of Forgiveness
The beauty of The Cross
The beauty of the Word
The beauty of being born again, which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory (Glory is Heaven).


Being artistic.....creative, ....... is to create. And to create is to be like God.
God is the original Creator.
He Created us to Create.

I just created this Post.
You reader will do the same, very soon.

"man is made in our image"..."likeness"... "like GOD".... and God is a CREATOR.

 

[amadeus]

I can be slow

We all can be at times, sister.

Thinking back more than 60 years to my time as a sincerely believing Catholic boy, I recall being very certain that I was right and that as a result I would win. It took decades for me to move away from that belief in my own ability and effort. I moved, but I was and am extremely slow... but it was not where I thought it was.

I have not won. God is the winner. I am... only when and if I am on His side...

Give God the glory!

 

[Enoch111]

I can be slow

Just think of snowflakes. No two snowflakes are alike. That is a lesson in itself.

 

[Angelina]

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him.

This was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a straightforward list that I could unthinkingly conform to.

Thankfully, my husband is wise and he helped me figure out that God is not wanting me to robotically follow His commands each day but to use Godly wisdom and the liberty we have in Christ to come up with ways to serve Him and love others.

He wants to see what I do. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom."

I still think God tells people to do specific things. But in this season, He seems to want me not to be afraid to step out and do creative ministry.

I have several ideas to try. Does anyone relate to this?

If you think about it, we will judge angels in the New Heavens and the earth. We need a certain amount of autonomy to do things like that.

I believe that God gives us long and short-term ministries/goals to fulfill. I call those short-term ones, exploits. Those times when God uses us at short notice [random] or opens doors to assist in a situation where we are so blessed because we were obedient to his will. He uses everything we have for his kingdom and his glory! "Praises"