Bible Verses that encourage a creative lifestyle

Our God is a creative God.

This was one of the first attributes of God revealed in the Bible. The book of Genesis starts off by showcasing God’s creative prowess which is second to none.

And then, God did something incredible – He created humans in his image and likeness… basically, he created humans to carry and perpetuate his creative abilities. (See Genesis 1:26)

How amazing!

Have you struggled with identifying as a creative person?

Perhaps, you have even defined it in the restrictive sense of those in the arts and entertainment industry.

Well, let me burst your well-formed bubble.

Creativity is defined as the process or act of making or bringing something into existence. In essence, this concept can apply to almost any endeavour.

In a previous post, I listed 20 professions God started, many of which we may not have identified in such a manner. While compiling this list, I realised that many Christians had fallen into the sacred and secular dichotomy where we believe some things are holier than others, forgetting that our father looks to the heart and purpose of a thing first.

So, without further ado, here are ten scriptures to inspire your creativity:

 

1. Be Fruitful

Then God blessed them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Genesis 1:28

 

2. Take responsibility!

Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.”

Genesis 2:15

 

3. Know your Domain.

The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men.”

Psalm 115:16

4. Seek Him First

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Matthew 6:33

 

5. Hard work pays.

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.”

Proverbs 22:29

 

6. He is the source.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:10

 

7. Pray for insight and grace.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

James 1:5

 

8. In Christ, you are creatively creative.

…I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:12-13

 

9. Nothing is impossible!

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Mark 9:23

 

10. Time is of the essence!

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do.”

Ephesians 5:15-17(NLT)

 

Take up your baton!

I hope these 10 scriptures inspire and propel you to follow in the footsteps of your Heavenly Father.

And in your path to creating, remember that creativity starts in the mind, in the realm of the spirit.

It is what we have created in our minds that often manifests in the physical.

Don’t be careless with your thoughts or allow the snare of negativity and discouragement to take you off course.

Rather, we are called to guard our hearts and subject our thoughts to the power of the word. Fight with His word, live in His word, and create backed by His word. Amen

 

I pray that we continually live in the fullness of all God has for us. Amen