Thank you! Your words came very timely for me, I just started ‘digging up’ my talent again after 20+ years, fear of rejection really kept me from being creative in my own way… You encouraged me to honor the Lord with what gifts He’s given us.
@jootjeonline997 Excellent!!! I'm happy to hear that you are digging into your talent. That is awesome!!! I understand the fear of rejection; it can paralyze. Let's keep each other in prayer for the encouragement to continue honoring Jesus with all the gifts he has given us. Have a most beautiful day!!
I love that you pointed out how art should be founded in love! So many people forget that! And I also love how you left the door open to many and even all creative endeavors! Can't wait till see what else you have in store! Thank you for doing this!
@source3nergy203 You are very welcome. I'm glad you find it encouraging. That is what I truly want to do, encourage others. Thank you for letting me know.
I was just thinking about this and thought I'd share with you, how that it sometimes takes courage to speak about topics that are not commonly spoken about. And this one was a daunting one as you pointed out I'm very glad you took the courage to start this journey. As you and I have both seen this topic is clearly blessing people and encouraging them to do what they can't honor and glorify God and that is just really cool to look at this chat and see multiple people start talking about this! And these are just a few who had the courage to speak up about it how many people watch this video didn't say a word but went on to enact what they learn from it? We will never know, but I think it's really cool to talk about these things! I'm excited to see what you have for us next in this series!
@TEAforTheology Yes, indeed. I am humbled and pleasantly surprised at the reception this has had. It is very exciting. Indeed, the response has been so great that I'm wondering if this should become more of a central focus for these chats rather than just being one of them. Maybe to build a community of support based around this idea of being 100% devoted to Jesus as we are being creative. Don't know exactly what that would look like, but I'm liking the thought. Thank you for these encouraging words. Well, my friend. Have a wonderful day.
I actually have a friend who gave up on his dream of being an artist cause he didn't know how God felt about it. I'm planning to have him watch this series to encourage him where he is now.
Thank you for letting me know abut your friend. I'm sorry to hear that he gave up on his dream. I hope he takes encouragement from this to reconsider. Do me a favor and keep me posted. Thank you.
My creative efforts began in love and admiration of gifted artists and writers I enjoyed as a child but have since become convinced that art is not only entertainment but communication. I stalled out because I did not want to be merely expressing self. Truth is higher and more precious than that. Your kind words encouraged me today to take courage and honor the LORD with whatever He has given me.
@@davidm.7844 I would encourage you in that it is not inherently bad to express oneself, as that can be done as an act of love. If I share my testimony in a way I am expressing who I am and what I've done along with what God has done! I hope this also helps!
@davidm.7844 Thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful comment. I find humility and honor in your desire not to want what you do to be merely about yourself. That is the mark of maturity. Yes, truth is much higher and more precious than that. I’m delighted to hear you have been encouraged to honor Jesus with what he has given you. If we were all to do this, the world would be a much, much better place. If you don't mind, keep me posted of your progress. That would be very cool. Thank you for sharing these wonderful words. They have been an encouragement to me as well. Knowing that Jesus is using what I do to help others grow in him and that it is making a difference is both humbling and very encouraging. Thank you. And, let’s keep each other in prayer. That we may continue to be courageous enough to press on using what God has given us and to learn even more about what we do so our skill sets continue to improve. Thank you again, sir. Have a most excellent day.
@@SimpleNotShallow You too! I cannot define my progress right now. It’s kind of a restart. I was reading A Good Return by John C Lennox and have begun just trying to fill my time with productive activities- no strong focus. I spent much of my life battling laziness and procrastination and often times using free time and/or artistic gift to please myself more than the Lord. I had been studying to learn good work ethics in my job and to worship the Lord with my work, but the free time has been unused, in many cases, on idle activities. I have tried, perhaps in my own strength, attempting to do what I think is right, but my efforts just petered out. I have to continue to trust His grace and to surrender more completely to Him, in His grace and not in the arm of the flesh. Just simple obedience, I think. Once I learn to use my time and give it all away, perhaps He will begin to give me a more specific focus. But. Some people are made to be specialists, and some are more general use, the jack of all trades. Best if we learn contentment and quiet, and put to use the things we have rather than bemoaning our shortcomings. I’ve just been long in learning that.
Thank you! Your words came very timely for me, I just started ‘digging up’ my talent again after 20+ years, fear of rejection really kept me from being creative in my own way… You encouraged me to honor the Lord with what gifts He’s given us.
@jootjeonline997
Excellent!!! I'm happy to hear that you are digging into your talent. That is awesome!!!
I understand the fear of rejection; it can paralyze. Let's keep each other in prayer for the encouragement to continue honoring Jesus with all the gifts he has given us.
Have a most beautiful day!!
I love that you pointed out how art should be founded in love! So many people forget that! And I also love how you left the door open to many and even all creative endeavors! Can't wait till see what else you have in store! Thank you for doing this!
Thank you, sir. I'm glad this was worth you suggesting of this topic. You are very welcome. Have an excellent day.
A very encouraging reminder of a part of our duty in this world, thanks for making this
@source3nergy203 You are very welcome. I'm glad you find it encouraging. That is what I truly want to do, encourage others. Thank you for letting me know.
I was just thinking about this and thought I'd share with you, how that it sometimes takes courage to speak about topics that are not commonly spoken about. And this one was a daunting one as you pointed out I'm very glad you took the courage to start this journey. As you and I have both seen this topic is clearly blessing people and encouraging them to do what they can't honor and glorify God and that is just really cool to look at this chat and see multiple people start talking about this! And these are just a few who had the courage to speak up about it how many people watch this video didn't say a word but went on to enact what they learn from it? We will never know, but I think it's really cool to talk about these things! I'm excited to see what you have for us next in this series!
@TEAforTheology
Yes, indeed. I am humbled and pleasantly surprised at the reception this has had. It is very exciting. Indeed, the response has been so great that I'm wondering if this should become more of a central focus for these chats rather than just being one of them. Maybe to build a community of support based around this idea of being 100% devoted to Jesus as we are being creative. Don't know exactly what that would look like, but I'm liking the thought.
Thank you for these encouraging words.
Well, my friend. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you 🙏
@quansun4634
You are very welcome. I'm delighted that you benefited from this effort. Have a wonderful day.
I actually have a friend who gave up on his dream of being an artist cause he didn't know how God felt about it. I'm planning to have him watch this series to encourage him where he is now.
Thank you for letting me know abut your friend. I'm sorry to hear that he gave up on his dream. I hope he takes encouragement from this to reconsider. Do me a favor and keep me posted. Thank you.
My creative efforts began in love and admiration of gifted artists and writers I enjoyed as a child but have since become convinced that art is not only entertainment but communication. I stalled out because I did not want to be merely expressing self. Truth is higher and more precious than that. Your kind words encouraged me today to take courage and honor the LORD with whatever He has given me.
@@davidm.7844 I would encourage you in that it is not inherently bad to express oneself, as that can be done as an act of love. If I share my testimony in a way I am expressing who I am and what I've done along with what God has done! I hope this also helps!
@davidm.7844
Thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful comment. I find humility and honor in your desire not to want what you do to be merely about yourself. That is the mark of maturity. Yes, truth is much higher and more precious than that. I’m delighted to hear you have been encouraged to honor Jesus with what he has given you. If we were all to do this, the world would be a much, much better place. If you don't mind, keep me posted of your progress. That would be very cool.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful words. They have been an encouragement to me as well. Knowing that Jesus is using what I do to help others grow in him and that it is making a difference is both humbling and very encouraging. Thank you. And, let’s keep each other in prayer. That we may continue to be courageous enough to press on using what God has given us and to learn even more about what we do so our skill sets continue to improve. Thank you again, sir. Have a most excellent day.
@@SimpleNotShallow You too! I cannot define my progress right now. It’s kind of a restart. I was reading A Good Return by John C Lennox and have begun just trying to fill my time with productive activities- no strong focus. I spent much of my life battling laziness and procrastination and often times using free time and/or artistic gift to please myself more than the Lord. I had been studying to learn good work ethics in my job and to worship the Lord with my work, but the free time has been unused, in many cases, on idle activities. I have tried, perhaps in my own strength, attempting to do what I think is right, but my efforts just petered out. I have to continue to trust His grace and to surrender more completely to Him, in His grace and not in the arm of the flesh. Just simple obedience, I think.
Once I learn to use my time and give it all away, perhaps He will begin to give me a more specific focus. But. Some people are made to be specialists, and some are more general use, the jack of all trades. Best if we learn contentment and quiet, and put to use the things we have rather than bemoaning our shortcomings. I’ve just been long in learning that.