By Josiah West | July 26, 2025
Are you creative? Whether you consider yourself one or not, the power of creativity still lies within you. Perhaps you're stuck in a cycle, feeling inspired one moment, then wondering if you're headed in the wrong direction the next – as if you're relying on a false sense, a dimming fire. While there's nothing wrong with working with what you have, it's time to elevate your creativity and make it pay you. And that's exactly why you've found this article.
Reignite yourself by prioritizing time to simply be still. That's the secret to allowing your inner fire to burn brightly again, letting sparks of inspiration drift into the atmosphere and the smoke of passion fill your spirit. Doing so will help you gain a heightened sense of purpose and a refreshed perspective and understanding of yourself. Psalm 46:10 : "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."
The first attribute we learn about God in scripture is His creative nature, and the first person explicitly described as being filled with God's Spirit was a creative: Bezalel, chosen and empowered to craft the Tabernacle with divine wisdom and skill (Exodus 31:1-5)."
Start by taking 5-10 minutes of distraction-free silence every day, focusing only on the importance of your breath. As you inhale and exhale, imagine God handcrafting each breath and sending it to you. Use this exercise as a bridge walk with a deeper level of gratitude, encouraging your depleted spirit—lacking passion and creativity—to commune with all power, God within. Job 33:4 (KJV): "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life."
BEYOND THE BLOCK
There's an internal block that keeps the winds of purpose from breathing on your fire, and we're going to address it. Ask yourself, "When was the last time I truly felt inspired?" Take a moment to reflect.
Now, examine your environment during that time: your eating habits, your relationships, your mental state, your financial state, and your spiritual state. 2 Cor. 13:5 : "Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith; test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test."
This creative fire is a spiritual matter, so before we can truly access it, we'll invite the hand of God to move on our behalf. This journey requires us to examine and release anything that stands in the way of our complete surrender and openness to His divine creative flow. It's an invitation to align ourselves with His purposes, letting go of whatever hinders that connection and embracing His creative presence.
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"Heavenly Father, allow your grace and mercy to guide me to relocate every flame of my purpose that has been scattered from me, in the name of Jesus."
"Heavenly Father, forgive me for any hidden idols within my environment, relationships, and every hidden location; may the fire of my purpose find me in great peace, in the name of Jesus."
Making Your Creativity Work for You
So, how do we bridge the gap between that quiet, God-given spark and a tangible outcome that actually benefits your life or even fills your bank account? It begins with intentional stewardship of the insights He provides. Once you've reconnected with that inner fire through stillness and communion, the next step is to consciously engage with the world through a divine, creative lens. This means actively seeking problems to solve – not just any problems, but those that resonate with your unique gifts and the burdens God has placed on your heart. Think of it as co-creating with the Master Creator: what solutions can only your specific blend of experiences, skills, and divinely-inspired empathy offer? This isn't about waiting for a lightning bolt of inspiration for a million-dollar idea; it's about actively listening and then taking one small, consistent step to manifest the ideas God reveals in those quiet moments. Begin by documenting everything – your observations, curiosities, challenges you notice in the world, and even those flashes of potential solutions. These aren't just random thoughts; they are the raw materials given by divine grace. Then, empowered by His spirit, commit to serving others with these insights. When you solve a genuine problem, offer unique value, or bring beauty and light to a need, compensation often naturally follows. Remember, God moved through creation not with a single grand gesture, but through a sequence of intentional, purposeful acts. Your creative journey, too, is built one faithful step at a time, transforming divine inspiration into tangible manifestation that serves, brings true value, and yes, can absolutely provide for you.