The Shepherdess Speaks

The Shepherdess at Blair Castle
Photo by Wright Ellinger, Blair Castle, Scotland

Inexpressible Creativity

The Creator of all things, seem and unseen, is Himself…creative, an artesian above anything we can imagine or dream. Who could have imagined, then spoken the universe into existence? All that we see and know is but a tiny speck in the heart of God, the Ultimate Creator. Is it any wonder that we as His children desire to create? This attribute comes from our Heavenly Father, a characteristic of divine origin. In St. John, we read the beautiful passage in verses 1 – 13.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Verse 14.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Creativity is so uniquely personal. We express ourselves by making something new, something unique, something no one else has created or had the courage to try. Whatever form of art or craft we attempt to create; a book, a painting, an arrangement of flowers, an original recipe, whatever art form we embrace, the creation should be shared with others.

Creating for our own enjoyment is not enough. Joy and inspiration comes when the beauty we create is shared to bless others.  The creative process itself helps us develop our lives as individuals, making it richer, fuller, and more abundant. When we use the talents God has given us, they multiply in other areas of our life. The Bible tells about some who were given talents, used them, and gained more. The person who received talents from the Lord but hid them in the earth, (in himself) lost his gift. (St. Matthew, 25)

Let us use our talents and gifts for the Lord so that others may be blessed and come to know the Ultimate Creator of all things.

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