I often see women that are creative to the point where I'm thinking, "why wasn't I created like that?" Then I have to pinch myself and say, "stop that!" You were created just the way God wanted you to be. Period!!! As women, we are experimental. Well, I'll speak for myself. My husband and I have been praying about when and where to buy a house, but it's all about God's timing. So, we (or shall I say I) have thought of ways that I can be a little more creative in the "Tende Bungalow." Yup, this is what I have decided to call our humble abode from here on out. Our place is nice and I am thankful and believe it or not, I don't feel rushed in to having a "house" doesn't mean you have a home.If it's a tin can, make it personal, make it YOU!
So, this is what I have learned about myself. When it comes to vibrant colors, I have "come out" so to speak. A couple of weeks ago, I had my dining room wall painted "Grand Teal." Oh emmm ghee! The painter did a spectacular job and I can't help but just sit and look at it along with the decor. Oh, how I love this color. Not to mention what it has done for the dining room itself. I must say, it had to grow on the hubbs, but after about a week, he says, "babe, one of the things I love about you is you creativity." I looked at him and smiled. It meant a lot to hear him say such kind words about this boldness that has erupted in my life. Next stop, some kind of orange. Yup, I said it. So stay tuned. I love re-arranging, painting furniture, reupholstering, and the list goes on, but the thing I really I have learned is to be content and make my home reflect just who I am. (I'm talkin' real bonafied contentment over here.)
Being creative is something the Lord has placed on the inside of us, not just we as women, but men as well. Okay, I get it....most of you will say "my man doesn't have a creative bone in his body." But that's okay. They love the glory that is given when visitors walk in and are told what a lovely home they have. Of course, they immediately give the credit to their wives, but that's okay too!
Upon being more creative these days, I have learned that having nice doesn't mean I need more. I have a garage full of not only antiques, but nice dibbs that I have figured I didn't need any longer. I realized that I didn't have to have something in every single corner or on every single shelf in order to look nice. I often ponder while looking and say "Wow, none of this that I spend so much time lining up or taking pics of is going with me, and all the emphasis I put on my "stuff" and "being creative" really won't matter. So, I decided to take my creativity and turn it around to something that will help others. Don't get me wrong now, that creative bone that I have will continue in the Bungalow, but I'm changing things up a bit. I tell you, when Jesus gets a hold of you, you'll be amazed at the transformation that takes place in your life.
When I sit and talk with women or when I'm on a hour long call that ends with tears because the words I used have made such a difference, I can't help but give God all the glory. I want to be creative for Him. Planning for 2014 is giving me great pleasure, because at the top of my "very creative" book that I made for all my plans, hopes and dreams is this little phrase. "Lord, this is not about me, but all about you. And because I am delighting myself in you, I am thanking you in advance that my plans succeed because you have placed them on the inside of me and no glory is coming to me, but all belongs to you."
If God has blessed you with a creativeness that you would like to share, share it, but with a flare. What gets you going? What makes your heart skip a beat? What makes you shout Hallelujah in a quiet room? There has to be something!! Praying and asking God always works....believe me, you'll know it when you see it.
Upon being more creative these days, I have learned that having nice doesn't mean I need more. I have a garage full of not only antiques, but nice dibbs that I have figured I didn't need any longer. I realized that I didn't have to have something in every single corner or on every single shelf in order to look nice. I often ponder while looking and say "Wow, none of this that I spend so much time lining up or taking pics of is going with me, and all the emphasis I put on my "stuff" and "being creative" really won't matter. So, I decided to take my creativity and turn it around to something that will help others. Don't get me wrong now, that creative bone that I have will continue in the Bungalow, but I'm changing things up a bit. I tell you, when Jesus gets a hold of you, you'll be amazed at the transformation that takes place in your life.
When I sit and talk with women or when I'm on a hour long call that ends with tears because the words I used have made such a difference, I can't help but give God all the glory. I want to be creative for Him. Planning for 2014 is giving me great pleasure, because at the top of my "very creative" book that I made for all my plans, hopes and dreams is this little phrase. "Lord, this is not about me, but all about you. And because I am delighting myself in you, I am thanking you in advance that my plans succeed because you have placed them on the inside of me and no glory is coming to me, but all belongs to you."
If God has blessed you with a creativeness that you would like to share, share it, but with a flare. What gets you going? What makes your heart skip a beat? What makes you shout Hallelujah in a quiet room? There has to be something!! Praying and asking God always works....believe me, you'll know it when you see it.
Just turn it around for the Lord and decide that you want to come up with things that will inspire someone else. Let your light shine and help someone that may think that her creativity isn't worth anything. We are all different, but yet molded the same. What are you waiting on????
YOU WERE BORN UNIQUE AND CREATIVE!!!
Blessings,
Kiwanya
It's uncanny how the Holy Spirit is speaking the exact SAME lingo to me!!! We truly are sisters!!! Got lots to share with you. Love!
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