Would you say you are creative?
Many people would probably say no, but I believe they are selling themselves short.
We are created in the image of God, who created—well, everything!
Certainly, there are levels of creative ability, but creating can be a soothing moment for anyone, but creative expression can be a soothing moment for anyone.
Letting go of the outcome and enjoying the process brings a child-like lightheartedness to our over-productive, responsibility-filled lives.
This has been true for me. I don’t think of myself as a great creator, but I see how much joy I get from digging into my mind in a way that has no rules. It just has to be reflective and fun.
I want to share a poem reflecting on a pitfall that all humanity faces, but prevalent in this generation: how we seek after so many things that cannot satisfy us instead of Jesus.
We live in a world of discontentment and constantly look to what our neighbor has.
Sharing a poem I’ve written is a vulnerable moment, but since walking with Jesus, I’ve encountered many of those.
I now live in a state of understanding the power of God and the fleeting nature of life, constantly responding, “Eh, why not?”
So here we go, a small window into one of my creative adventures:
This generation is aimless.
Seeking glory that will never sustain
Perhaps not aimless, as they point the glory straight to their name.
Discontentment is simply human nature.
Can’t you see worldly treasures are all vapor?
Since the days of Moses, God said, “Do not covet.”
No matter the generation, everyone does it.
We step on our blessings to get a better view of theirs,
Attempting to grasp what they have, causing ours to tear
As we tumble into glory that won’t last
To keep up the facade, we put on a mask.
A generation who would rather build a house of cards than a home in their hearts
For the One preparing our true home for when we depart.
Our only hope is the greatest hope of all.
We must drop everything and answer His call.
A call that doesn’t require relentless toil—
He just asks for a heart with the right soil.
Not shallow or filled with thorns,
But rich and ready for His Word.
You can lay it all down because He knows better.
Aren’t you tired of holding all the pieces together?
My recent study of the Book of Ecclesiastes inspired this poem.
I’ve been diving into this book with a group of amazing women, and I love how Solomon, the presumed writer, is poetic yet sober as he reflects on the temporary nature of this world.
I’ve seen firsthand, even in my own life, how easily we can get swept up in the vanity of life.
My work-in-progress (WIP) novel is about this: a young woman who can’t seem to find happiness until she hits rock bottom, forcing her to reflect on what she is chasing.
Solomon’s words remind us that we often chase things that will fade away—wealth, status, or even our sense of self-worth through material accomplishments.
This is a struggle I’ve reflected on before, especially in the context of financial stewardship and breaking free from the pull of materialism. If you’re interested, I explore this further in my post, Breaking the Idol of Shopping: Biblical Financial Stewardship Tips.
Sometimes, Solomon seems almost negative as he wrestles with these truths. But through that struggle, he leads us back to what truly matters: God.
In Aimless, I wanted to capture that journey—starting with aimlessness and discontentment, then turning toward the hope we find in Christ.
My goal was to take the reader down the path of materialism and worldly affairs, only to remind them that our true hope is found in Jesus.
Maybe the world has swept you away from that child who would play make-believe. The real world has turned creativity into something you no longer have time for.
I’d encourage you to explore something that has been on your mind lately in a creative way.
Whether it’s writing a poem, sketching, or even coloring in a children’s book, it doesn’t matter.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s simply to let go of expectations, take some time to explore, and see if it brings joy.
Perhaps you’ll discover a new connection to your creative side, one that reflects the image of the greatest Creator of all.
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