Rekindle and Release

 November 7, 2025

Our “God’s Gift of Creativity” devotion series this week has explored how our creative instincts reflect the divine image in which we were made. As we have noted, scripture affirms that creativity is not only a reflection of God’s nature but also a sacred act of worship, a Spirit-inspired process, and a communal gift. Whether through art, service, or partnership, our talents become vessels of praise, wisdom, and unity when offered to God. My prayer is that this brief series has awakened some fresh thoughts about the gift of creativity, and reaffirmed in us the desire to honor God through our gifts, by seeking the Spirit’s guidance, and celebrating the creativity that God has placed within the body of Christ.

 2 Timothy 1:6

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…”  

Paul’s words to Timothy are not just a gentle nudge; they are truly a sacred call to action. Paul reminds Timothy that God's gift is meant to be active and vibrant, shining brightly for all to see. Now in our verse today, the Apostle Paul is referring to Timothy’s spiritual calling, yet, I believe this verse speaks powerfully to all of us,  to "fan into flame" all the gifts and abilities that God has given us, spiritually and creatively. 

We have been reminded this week that creativity is not merely of human origin, but that our creative drive is a reflection of the Creator Himself. In the pages of Scripture, we meet a God who forms, fashions, and breathes life into dust. He paints skies, sculpts mountains, and speaks galaxies into being. And then, astonishingly, He makes us in His image. That means the capacity to imagine, design, write, sing, build, and beautify is not just a talent it’s a sacred gift.

But let us be honest, we know that the use of our gifts can grow cold. Life gets busy. Fear creeps in. We doubt "our voice, our vision, our value." That’s why Paul’s reminder to Timothy is so urgent to him and to us: fan it into flame. Stir it up. Feed it with prayer, practice, and boldness. The outcome of creativity isn’t just for artists, it’s for parents shaping homes, teachers crafting lessons, leaders casting vision, and believers building bridges of hope.

Here are a few questions for us as we conclude our reflections this week.

What creative gift has God placed in you?  Writing, music, hospitality, problem-solving, storytelling?

How might you “fan it into flame”?  Could you set aside time to create, collaborate, or share?

Who needs your creativity ? Be reminded that sometimes your gift is the answer to someone else’s prayer.

Here is a prayer I came across this week,

Let's Pray 

Lord, thank You for the gift You have placed within me. Forgive me for the times I have allowed it to grow cold. Today, I choose to rekindle the flame, not through striving, but by surrendering to Your Spirit. Breathe life into the embers of my creativity, my calling, and my courage. Let my life shine with holy purpose, igniting hope, healing, and light in others. Amen.