Reflect on The Power of Creativity and Innovation
As I watched Dr. Matthew Stevenson’s teaching on “The Power of Creativity and Innovation,” I was reminded of my journey over the past five years. Dr. Stevenson emphasized that God is the original creator of all, a point that resonated deeply with me. I found myself transported back to Charleston, South Carolina, where I lived five years ago.
During his teaching, Dr. Stevenson referenced multiple scriptures, including Revelation 19, which describes “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.” Intrigued, I delved deeper into this scripture. This led me to reflect on my own experiences from 2015 to 2016. It was around Thanksgiving of 2015 that I decided to stop eating meat. It took another six months for me to completely eliminate meat from my diet. During this supernatural fast, which stemmed from a place of brokenness, I didn’t eat any food for a year and two and a half months.
In this season of fasting, I believed I was preparing myself for marriage to a man. However, God had different plans for me. I was mending from family, church, and friends’ wounds and a failed relationship. I relocated to Texas in August 2013, purging my old life and seeking God through visions and prophetic dreams. One significant dream led me to John 1:23, and I stayed there for a while.
Reflecting on Revelation 19, I was struck by the importance of being spiritually prepared for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. It’s a special and sometimes frightening time, knowing we must be spotless and blemish-free to be with our Heavenly Father. I often questioned myself, asking if I had been preparing adequately. Has Jesus been grooming me despite my flaws? Will I see my Heavenly Father?
Thinking about my family and friends, I pondered if we had taken full advantage of the time to align our relationships with the Lord. Earthly marriage pales compared to the divine marriage that awaits us. That year of fasting was like nothing I had ever experienced—a whirlwind of supernatural events and spiritual warfare, forever marking me.
God has called me to be His bride. I even have pictures of trying on dresses, each with its own story, proving that sometimes the dress chooses you.
The Marriage Supper is incredibly important to God, and I realized I hadn’t considered its significance as much as I should have. Life was happening, but that too is a story for another time. Despite being worn out by the world, I know I am blessed, favored, and called to do a special work in God’s kingdom.
Scars Gifts is the name God gave me, symbolizing the work He has called me to do. I know God has got me, and the trials and tribulations are part of His story through us. I had to take some time off from the workforce due to burnout, which is a very real experience.
As I continued to reflect, I asked myself whether life still goes on while waiting for Christ to arrive. This question may seem crazy, but it’s real. It’s terrifying that our judgment is upon us, and any day now, Jesus Christ will appear. Some may ignore this reality, while others will have to choose between religion and godly living. The supernatural is very real, and I almost forgot how real it is while living life as usual.
Once upon a time, I was on fire for God—bold, fearless, and extremely hopeful. Yet the Holy Spirit had to teach me a humbling lesson: it’s not about me; it never was and always will be about each and every one of us in HIS story. I haven’t forgotten who I am; I just know that rest is very important to the body, mind, and soul. I asked for rest, and He gave me peace instead.
I am blessed, yet I know there is more abundance for me in Christ Jesus, my Bridegroom. Just as God reminded us in Isaiah 54, “The Lord Will Marry His People,” He has married me. Unconsciously, I didn’t know it because of deception. Thank You, God, for pursuing me in a real way. I almost lost myself in those relationships.
I want to continue this blog, even though it might be challenging to be consistent. I plan to start with one blog post a week. I might be nervous about feedback, but we have to start somewhere. Our God started with nothing, and then there was light. We are light; you are light; I am light, so I am going to let my creative side shine. I pray you will shine too.
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