Creativity was there at the beginning of time. Gen. 1:1 says, “In the beginning, God created…” That very sentence shows God as the Creator* who sets into motion the universe and mankind. Now, I’ve heard many people say, “I don’t have a creative bone in my body”, but I don’t believe that for a minute. If God is creative as our Creator, and we are made in His image**, then it is only logical that we- each man and woman- are creative as well. Perhaps the problem lies within our perceptions of what creativity is.
A condensed definition of creativity is the ability to make or bring into existence something new through imaginative skill or to improve a thing, and while there is ‘no new thing under the sun’ (Eccl. 1:9) this likeness shows up in us in a variety of ways. For some it is visually artistic such as painting, crafting, cooking, dancing, sculpting, decorating, music, writing, movie making, photography and many more ways most people accept creativity. I believe every one of us has some form of creativity. Here’s a list of creativity we don’t usually consider:
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-Mathematicians who can put formulas together to accomplish tasks I can’t imagine.
-Farmers who figure out when to plant, harvest, and how to do it for the best yields.
-‘Homemakers’ with ability to organize an entire family and/or save money. -Planners of: buildings, weddings, companies, moulds, electrical/plumbing, etc.
-Custodians/housekeepers who clean and keep things running properly within time limits. -Beauty professional who can help someone improve their looks.
-Drainage experts who figure out the best way to ensure proper flow for all concerned.
-Workers who figure out efficient production, or how to improve conditions/products. -Hospitality shown in meeting the needs of one’s guests.-Friends who connect to others in exceptional ways.
Decorating and cooking may not be my artistic outlet, but I express my creativity in ways unique to me. We all do, and that is what is so great about life. God created each of us to be distinctive and we all serve diverse purposes in this world. How wonderfully creative of Him!
*Is. 40:28 … that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth…
**Gen So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.