Made to Create?

Greetings friends.  It's been almost 8 months since I've posted my last blog entry.  I have started several and have not been able to work through to the end of even one. Let me tell you, "writer's block" is a real thing.  I hesitate to even begin this one with the thought of another unfinished entry lingering in the air before me.

I've noticed somewhat of a "drought" in my life.  God definitely has not been silent.  He has been at work, I have countless stories of His goodness to tell, but for some reason the words have not spilled out as easily as they have in the past.

I have been pondering many things (too many probably), but the one that is emerging right now is our need to create.  It struck me mostly over Christmas break.  Julia made most of her gifts, here are two: Bread mix and a cutting board she made in wood shop at school!

    I was so impressed with both, she took great
delight in making them and giving them.  Daniel has also been working on some projects with Dave and has taken an interest in cooking.  I realized that I had not been creating and that was why I felt in the midst of  this "dry" season. It was as if my soul was parched.

Now I don't think I will ever be a famous artist (or even mildly well known) nor will you ever own a piece of jewelry or pottery with my name on it. However, there are many ways to be creative...and I believe blogging is one of those ways.

I feel a closeness to the Lord when I write. I don't understand it.  It may be that I am creating something, a story.  It may be that new life is given to these thoughts in my head.  It could be a unique way I communicate with God, or He with me.

So my answer to my own question, are we made to create?  I think the answer is a resounding yes.  I believe we are nearer to Him in these moments.

Is this true for you?  How is your creativity expressed?  If you don't have a quick answer, maybe it is something to ponder.  Be brave.  Try something new (or something old). You never know, you just may finish your first blog post in too many months.  (Like I just did - hooray!!)