Creative Sweet Spot

​I love how the Lord is moving through the creative process and providing art to those He loves. I also love how He ministers to my heart during the process. Last week our oldest daughter was offered and committed to university! Yay! It was so exciting and occurred to me, it could have been very sad for me years ago. But God. He has been transforming and establishing a future beyond being a mother and I know where He would like to me to go once both our daughters have launched. How liberating and exciting – both for the girls and myself! There is a lot of JOY in our home right now and we are incredibly grateful.

This past week I had the privilege of creating new work for a new friend, conceptualized for one of the four commission pieces I have accepted, and signed up for a Christian artists retreat in 2020. I am tickled pink over the colorful horizon the Lord is setting before me!
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While in Nashville, I was blessed by a new connection with a gal in Minnesota. We shared and prayed and grew Holy Ghost giddy. As the week progressed after my return, a vivid image 

formulated in my mind, one I HAD to bring to fruition. When my eyelids sprung open at 4am ​last Friday, I knew it was time to create. WOW. The love that flowed for the woman I believed this piece was for was tangible and arrested MY heart. If I’m honest, I would love to keep this piece for myself! I trust God will bless my new friend with His presence when she receives the work of art... I get to ship it TODAY!

His presence and creative ideas that flow from Him during this process, is truly blowing me away. As I conceptualized and day dreamed with the Lord on one of four commissions, the sense of experimentation quickened my spirit. Again, the imagery formulating in my mind flowed as if directly from the throne of God. Honestly though, I questioned, “Am I right with this? I can’t mess this up!” These gifts are for amazing people, whose story I had the privilege of hearing from their loved one. I want them to be “just right”. As I sat and prayed for a sense of God’s heart, I couldn’t help but think “I want to meet each one and give them a big ol’ hug!!” There’s the sweet spot right there, getting outside of myself and the fear of “being off”, and abiding in the Vine from which all divine ideas flow in a place of love for the recipient.

I want to rest in this sweet spot, not just in this new art endeavor the Lord has led me on, but in life. Isn’t that the prayer for all of us who know Jesus? Last night I was blessed to be a part of a master mind call with other Christian artists. I listened to some of their frustrations and concerns. Wouldn’t you know? I was able to encourage them! I know what it is like to want to be all in and be off in timing with the Lord. When attempting to pursue art full time eight years ago, it was a major flop. But God didn’t yet have my whole heart; He wasn’t yet flowing through me for the sake of others as much as He does today (Lord knows He can flow some more!). But God…AGAIN! He has been so faithful, merciful and patient. He is now the one connecting to others artists, encouraging us to rest in Him, and do everything for His glory to fill the earth and for Jesus to be known. And the bonus?! We all get to join together in person next March. I already see hugs and tears of joy all around.

Thank you for virtually spending time with me today by reading this post. I want to encourage you to spend some time resting with the Lord today. Nestle into the sweet spot. I sense He has some things to share with and through you as well. It may not look like a work of art, perhaps your words, song, dance, comedy, or service in your community, small group, or church home is where He would like to flow and create and build His Kingdom. Rest with Him to find out and then get to steppin’ (said with love ;) ! We want to see your divine creative passions and offering come to life right here, right now. Blessings!