Created to Create

I remember a sermon one time that a Pastor was preaching on. It was basically about God's people using what He has given us to bless others, to encourage others, to uplift others, and to build up the Kingdom. I am reminded of the Pastor asking the question... "have we sought God for our purpose", and "what gifts and talents have God given you". Then, I remember him shouting out with a loud voice... "do whatever your hands and your mind find to do"... and I thought about how God has truly blessed his people with so many special gifts and talents, and how we should use them to build up the Kingdom, and to beautify the world in which we live in.

We were "Created to Create", "Born to Create and Re-Produce". God tells us in His word to be fruitful and multiply, and believe me when I say, that is just not in child-bearing, that's in whatever God has called, purposed and planned for you to do. If we really look at the big picture of it all, if we really reflect on the beauty that surrounds us, we will find that our God is very creative- he created this world, and everything in it, including us.

I am amazed at all the big beautiful buildings in this world, all the beautiful architect, the beautiful scenery, the beauty and creativity that's in our homes, furniture, clothing, etc... I could name everything in this world that God has blessed people to be able to create, build, make, and do. We serve an amazing God, and we should appreciate and be thankful for all the beauty that surrounds us in our everyday lives. I take nothing for granted. I count it all Joy!

That's why I thank God daily that he has blessed me to be creative and to be able to create beautiful things. I live to write, sing, and make beautiful things. That's why I was moved to turn simple boxes and card-stock into beautiful gift boxes, carousels picture frames and much more, and I want to share how God will use the simple things to create the most beautiful things. I am so thankful for the small things in this life!

Always remember that we were Created to Create, so whatever your hands and mind find to do, "Do It", you never know who's life you may be blessing and affecting in such beautiful, and powerful ways! I pray that you enjoy all these gift boxes and picture frames, and also remember, there is beauty in everything!

In His Contagious Joy!