Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

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Then God created coffee, gave it to Adam and said that it was good. 💁🏾‍♀️💖☕️ I hope today as you reflect on the divine and fellowship, eat and drink with others that you take time to savor love, reflect and rest. If this season taught us anything it’s to take a sacred pause and slow down to live more fully and connected to the Source. God gave us rhythms of life that Jesus exemplified for us to thrive and flourish and after He created the world even He rested.

What makes us think we’re exempt from rest if even God did it? Sometimes as artists and creators (and former workaholics who have been redeemed 🙋🏽‍♀️) we forget that the best and most impactful creation comes from resting in God. It’s not just about taking a day of rest which renews and rejuvenates our bodies and minds but also a deep rest of our minds and spirit where we’re not striving and grinding desperately for success and acclaim but creating with care, discovery and diligence from a place of love, peace and security knowing who we are and that our power and success comes from a greater source.

Today as you grab your coffee or beverage of choice take some time to breathe in peace and rest knowing your art and creativity can have more beautiful impact than you ever imagined when you create with your Creator and let go of the pressure to perform and be affirmed by man. You are a creation full of purpose and beauty – rest in that truth.

(🎨 Art “Creation of Adam” at a local university coffee shop by Madison Perkins).

Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Put My yoke upon your shoulders—it might appear heavy at first, but it is perfectly fitted to your curves. Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. When you are yoked to Me, your weary souls will find rest. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (VOICE)

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)

Shannon Evette is empowering others to know their worth, to live their purpose and know that you were created worthy and have value beyond what the world says you do. Listen to her share encouragement above. Below Shannon speaks with Jay Barnett, therapist and speaker, about love and relationships and how knowing our worth is important when it comes to relating to others.

What’s Your Passion Project? 💖🔥😍

Do you have something that you love to do just for the love of it – not necessarily for monetary gain?

A passion project may seem “off-brand” for you.

You may reason that it’s unpractical.

It might be a business, but it may not be. It may not have any monetary compensation immediately

We may think that others will be mad at us for doing something that is not “disciplined” or what seems like a “waste of time.”

I have a mentor who told me once that our creative passion projects are like intercession – they bring Heaven to Earth – they shift the atmosphere and this realm even if they are done in private.

In terms of business we should aim to create something that meets a need but I want to encourage you to also have a passion project – something you create that you’re passionate about that maybe doesn’t make good business sense. It’s like therapy in a way. I found myself only writing scripts that I thought would sell, or only creating what I thought people needed but often times your passion project is something that nurtures your own soul and helps your mental health and boosts your creativity. It’s something you believe in.

You come alive and will inspire people when you create something you believe in – sometimes it’s to minister to God and grow your own spirit. Often times those passion projects can be jumping points to the life’s work that truly makes you a living, but even more so they help you come alive.

This conversation about purpose and finding where you fit into the church and body of Christ is so relevant and powerful for anyone on their purpose journey. Pastor Bryan Meadows of Embassy Church speaks with Apostle Ryan LeStrange about misconceptions about purpose, how to navigate being a pioneer who God called to create a new path and so many other factors that come into play when you’re a believer called by God for something greater in particular industries and spheres of influence. Listen to the message from the series “The Purpose Puzzle” below and visit the Embassy Church Youtube channel below to hear more messages in the series. (Conversation starts at the 1:14:18 minute mark of the video).

Related Links:
Embassy Church Youtube Channel