Surrendering

"The creative process is a process of surrender, not control." ~ Julia Cameron

Surrender our creativity? What would that look like? Control is so much easier. Right?

Not really. But surrender is not all that easy either. So what is one to do...?

Well, here is a question ~ have you ever surrendered your creativity to the One who gave it to you?

I have an imagination that bubbles up with ideas and creative thoughts, but I think to myself, "yeah, but why should I paint? What good is it?" I have to believe that saddens God's heart. I can almost hear Him say, "What good is it? I wish you knew how much pleasure it brings Me to watch you decide which brush to use and what color to dip into. I whisper in your ear, 'the brush with the black handle and how about the pale blue paint - the one that matches the color of your eyes.' You are My child and I long to see you play. You are so busy most of the time. I'd love to see you explore your creativity and, honestly, I enjoy watching you create. Is that not enough of a reason?"

Wow. How should one respond to that? When I'm tuned into His presence, I humbly pray, "God, You created me. I am made in Your image which means I have Your creative gene. I don't know its purpose or how I'm to use it, but I surrender it to You. Use me, call out my creativity to its fullness and may it bring a smile to Your face."

May you surrender the beautiful creative gene given to you by your Maker. Surrender it and then live into it. Listen for His voice to guide you then be ready to be surprised by Him.

grace & peace ~ deAnn