When we look at the world as it is today, even from ancient times; we see the splendor of nature, the amazing wonders of the earth and the lives of all its inhabitants - so many things to glean from indeed.
Inspite of the fallen state of the world, we still see the formidable display of man's imagination; a tremendous power of the mind that has brought the world to its current position in terms of progressive civilization and modern technology.
This is very possible because our Creator is a creative God and man who was created in God's own image has that inherent potential to create, achieve almost anything and to cause change; irrespective of that man's nature.
It is possible because of our ability to tap into our powerhouse of creativity, which is the mind.
By being creative, you have the momentum that enables you to put your imagination to good use, for yourself and also for others.
Let's look at some facts about Creativity but before that, it is imperative to know that Creativity is simply putting your mind to relevant and 'useful use' not just for yourself, but for the world around you.
√ You have all it takes to be creative. It is failure to tap into your creative ability that makes it look otherwise.
√ Creativity isn't all about being artistic as some have it. It is simply the ability to access and utilize the power of your mind (imagination) to produce something useful and relevant for yourself and for society.
√ Everyone has their own territory of creativity. It is therefore important that you identify yours and own it.
√ Creativity means doing something out of the ordinary with your life.
Creativity is king and you need to take the crown.
You can be creative!
Your God is a creative being. You cannot be less. It would be a slap on your nature and identity.
Someone once said that: "Succeeding in life will take being creative".
If you are not creative enough to create your own future, then you are on a path to achieving the reward of a destiny ending in futility and insignificant activity.
God has indeed given to you all things pertaining to life and godliness but you have a role to play and your responsibility is to receive what has already been provided, through creativity.
You become successful in direct proportion to the depth of your creativity. As you think, so are you. The quality of your life is a reflection of how creative you are with your mind.
The thinking process is the creating process and the creating process is the imaging or imagination process. These three work as one to produce a definite vision of the future you desire.
Creativity helps you give tangible expression to your reality in Christ.
How?
You are an expression of the quality of your mind and not your spirit.
In order to give expression to your reality in Christ in your spirit, you must bring your mind (soul) to terms with what is truth in your spirit.
It is called educating the soul to bring about alignment and this is done through a system of renewal and creativity.
You must use your vision to indeed see things as God has said and to behold your identity in the spirit consistently until you begin to indeed give expression to your inward man that have been joined with the Lord, by the help of the Holy Spirit.
This is how it works.
Your mind is not just for thinking but also for creating. Your moments of imagination are your moments of creation.
Adam named all the animals and the process began with his mind and eventually, they were accurately defined.
Hear this: "Without creativity, your life will look like a graph plotted inaccurately and wrongly defined".
So think through and respond to your reality through creativity.
How far you can see is what you take a hold of.
How creative you are determines your reality you express.
God won't do it for you..
He will not but He will do it with you. You have to begin to behold with your creative mind.
A creative being is productive, he transforms and he is a problem solver.
Are you creative?
You have to be creative and I'll simply show you how as we proceed.
In the meantime, I want you to note this down because it's so powerful and it mustn't be missed:
"Your moments of creativity can to an extent, accord you the opportunity to alter the chronos and kairos of your destiny, for your own good".
Think about it and be absolutely creative!
How far can you see?
How far you see determines the boundary of your vision and what will be accessed by you.
This is done by being creative like the Father.
It is a journey of faith and without the vision of creativity, your destiny is riding on a wheelchair because it is being crippled.
My people perish for lack of creativity...
THE 'HOW' TO BE CREATIVE 1.
God, our Creator is a creative being and He is the first.
What better way to learn how to be creative than to learn from the Master of creativity!
His creative ability brought you into existence and this same ability is resident in you. Tap into it!
I know that when God was being creative, He did the following:
1. He thought and after thinking,
2. He spoke and after speaking,
3. He took action and after that,
4. He rested.
In the same vein, you have to think and set your mind on the future that God has promised you. You need to see it and begin to design the template for living as the success that you are.
You also need to set your mind on positive things (things that are noble, trustworthy, pure and of good report).
Set your mind on the revelation of your identity in Christ on earth and in eternity...
Set your mind on purpose..
Be distracted only by your creativity.
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You also need to speak into your future. You need to always speak the truths about your identity to yourself even if it isn't looking like it at the moment.
Always tell yourself the vision of the future that you have captured. Speak positive things to yourself and not negative things even when it stares at you right in the face.
Use your mouth to create your own future and let your positive mentality be highly contagious.
Speak what you what for yourself every morning and night, into your life.
Write the vision down, make it plain and run with it every blessed day of your life.
Since your God is a highly creative being, it is impossible for you to not be creative at all.
You have to be creative.
If you can see it, you can seize it. You should define your vision.
A man that lacks vision will reap the reward of a wasted destiny.
Begin to think your future, speak your future and take action so that your bones can rejoice and rest in its due season.
Now is the time to be creative. It is the time of freshness.
If God rested after all His creative work, who are you not to rest too?
So, you have to be creative and constructive and let your future receive your humble feedback.
Thanks for your time
Israel O. Okiemute