Heading West

My soul is longing for some time away. I'm happy to report, I'm heading west this weekend. Not WEST as in Colorado or Wyoming, but west as in near Pittsburgh. Yes, a friend and I are attending an arts retreat called "Beyond Word - Imagining a Visual Spirituality." And I can NOT WAIT (we leave in 2 hours!)

Connecting with God through our creativity....anyone who reads this blog or knows me personally KNOWS that's my mission, my heart, my passion...to connect with God through the creative life He's given me AND to help other do the same.

Our creativity is something we keep forever. It's not simply something "fun" to explore while in grade school. Exploring our creativity as an adult can be even MORE FUN - what creative desire lies on your heart? Lying there, near death and you hear that little Still Whisper every now and then saying, "give it CPR, don't let it fade. Your creativity is a gift I gave to you before I even dreamed up the stars and the galaxies."

God loves us so much, so very much, that He gave us a unique gift - a gift that is uniquely yours - your creative life. It's my prayer that you'll accept the gift and explore it deeply.

Our Creator longs to see His kids create beautiful images, music and expression - Just imagine the fridge He must have and there is space for your art to hang on the right on the front. Just like all parents do with their children's masterpieces.

What is your masterpiece? What's holding you back from creating it - from living into the gift given to you by our Father? Take a moment, quiet yourself and ask God to show you your creative gift, for courage to explore what it is and ways you can deepen your relationship with Him through it.

grace & peace on the creative journey ~ more to come after I return from the arts retreat ~ deAnn