“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”

I love how this scripture is fitting for the last day of our series. It beautifully encapsulates the essence of our journey over the last 30 days. It serves as a powerful reminder that in Christ, we are not bound to our old life, to our past limitations or doubts. We are continually being renewed in His Word, able to step forward with clarity into the “new things” God has prepared for us.

Series Overview:

Throughout this 30-day Clarity Consecration series, we have explored what it means to seek and live in clarity, allowing God’s vision to shape our actions, thoughts, and goals. Some days I fell behind in posting, but I was determined to finish, sensing that we all needed the clarity and transformation this consecration offered.

Personal Growth Insights:

During this time, I learned to release the constraints placed on me by cultural expectations. I recognized that clarity isn’t a destination but a way of being—an openness to continually listen, adjust, and follow God’s voice.

Reviewing the previous consecrations:

One of the deepest lessons came through the last 10-day Creative Consecration, where I began to embrace a “faith-rest” approach to creativity. Relying on God’s timing and strength instead of my own efforts allowed me to align more deeply with His purpose and find peace in the journey. This experience highlighted that clarity is a byproduct of surrender and a commitment to live out God’s vision.

Reflection Questions

1. What areas of clarity has God revealed to you during this consecration?

2. Are there mindsets, habits, or thoughts you’re ready to surrender to move forward more freely?

Write it Out:

Take a few moments today to reflect and journal. What has been revealed about your identity and purpose? How might you carry this clarity forward into your life?

If you journaled daily, how did this practice impact your understanding? Please share by replying to this email or by commenting on the post—I’d love to hear about your journey.

Action Steps

1. Hold fast to what God has shown you, and actively surrender any remaining doubts.

2. Continue building a journaling habit to stay connected with God’s vision and guidance for your life.

Application

Choose to carry a mindset of openness and rest. Trust in God’s timing and plan, letting go of striving and leaning instead into His strength.

Future Vision:

Moving forward, we are empowered to create from a place of clarity. By choosing to embrace our new identity in Christ, we can continually renew our focus and align our lives with Heaven’s perspective.

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Thank you for being part of this consecration journey. May you continue to grow as a new creation in Christ, clear in your purpose and aligned with His perfect will.

But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.

As we near the end of our Clarity Consecration, it’s a powerful moment to reflect on what has been tested and proven in our hearts. This journey has invited us to sift through our thoughts, visions, and ideas—finding clarity on what truly aligns with the calling God has placed within us.

One of the valuable insights from Day 9 of the third consecration was about finding freedom in our creative expression. This isn’t only about the ability to speak or create but also about discerning what He’s prompting us to let go of, helping us grow closer to our purpose.

Through this process, I saw how our creative voice finds alignment when we trust His leading, even when it challenges us to release what no longer serves us. By leaning into these adjustments, we experience greater clarity and freedom.

Reflection Questions

• What has God revealed to you about your gifts or calling during this consecration?

• Are there specific areas where He’s inviting you to let go to find freedom and clarity?

• How can you hold fast to what has been tested and proven good in your life, even if it requires patience?

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If you feel ready to engage more intentionally in your creative and spiritual journey, this community offers the support to do just that. Let’s continue building on the clarity He has brought to us, pursuing His purpose with renewed focus.

May God’s clarity and strength guide you as we prepare to bring this consecration to a powerful close.

“Yahweh is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me the right path and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name. Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near. You become my delicious feast even when my enemies dare to fight. You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit; you give me all I can drink of you until my cup overflows. So why would I fear the future? Only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through, I’ll return to your glorious presence to be forever with you!”

When we walk in faith, discerning the difference between striving in our own strength and resting in God’s direction is crucial. Sometimes, we feel we shouldn’t act if every single detail hasn’t been made clear, thinking it would be “striving.” But often, faith requires that we step forward, trusting God’s wisdom over our own.

On Day 8 of our third consecration, we discussed how exhaustion can easily lead to compromise. We explored how, in times of weariness, we may look for quick relief in distractions rather than pressing into God's presence for true rest. When we feel depleted, we might not recognize how this state can shape our decisions. It can be easy to seek comfort in mindless activities, thinking it will restore us. But true peace and clarity come when we choose to rest in God, making space to hear His voice clearly.

This reminds me about one morning back in January 2021, after seeking God’s direction for my business, I felt Him instructing me to create T-shirts. I didn’t understand how it aligned with the other things He had called me to—copywriting, my podcast, and mapping out my book. In my own reasoning, I thought the task was unrelated. But with hindsight, I see that the T-shirts would have complemented the other work in a meaningful way, if I had took the step of faith!

By relying on my own judgment, I missed the opportunity to see His larger vision unfold.

It’s just like when Jesus told the blind man to wash in the pool; it might seem like extra effort, but acting on God’s guidance—even when it seems unrelated or difficult—is an act of faith. When we listen and obey, our obedience brings blessings beyond what we can imagine.

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• Are there areas in your life where you’ve hesitated to act, thinking it would be striving?

• In what ways can you seek God’s rest today, listening for His guidance and trusting His wisdom over your own?

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“The whole point of what we’re urging is simply love—love uncontaminated by self-interest and counterfeit faith, a life open to God. Those who fail to keep to this point soon wander off into dead ends of gossip. They set themselves up as experts on religious issues, but haven’t the remotest idea of what they’re holding forth with such imposing eloquence.”

Have you ever noticed how our thoughts, despite our best intentions, can sidetrack us from meeting our goals? Even our thoughts of others' opinions can affect how we feel and throw us off course.

Recently, I've been reflecting on this while observing discussions about autonomous vehicles. People often present their opinions as facts, particularly when claiming that driverless cars are safer than human drivers. As someone who takes pride in safe driving (I was recently complimented by an Uber passenger who called me the safest driver they'd ever had), I see this as a matter of perspective rather than absolute truth.

The verse above reminds us of the simplicity and purity of following God's heart in everything we do. It speaks of love that's authentic and undiluted by pride or ego—a life fully open to God's leading, even when we don't have all the answers.

Today's reflection aligns beautifully with Day 7 of our third 10-day consecration. It's remarkable how, without planning, this message about setting our minds as creatives overlaps so perfectly. There's something deeply reassuring about being able to recalibrate, to set our affection and mindset on things above, as Paul wrote in Colossians 3:2. This isn't merely positive thinking—it's about aligning our entire focus, our whole "affection," towards God.

While I've fallen slightly behind schedule with the Clarity Consecration series, I'm amazed at how the re-reading of Day 7 of the third consecration perfectly complements what I shared in Day 26. Despite my busier schedule limiting my review time, I'm excited about how God is bringing greater clarity as I move forward in His grace.

I'd like to share the post from Day 7 below, and I'll be posting Day 28 later today.

Day 7/10: Setting Our Mind as Creatives

Have you ever experienced a time where you were learning the spiritual gifts the Lord gave you? Like they showed up after your confession of salvation and you were wondering what was going on because nobody ever told you what they were?

I had this experience a few months after my encounter with the Lord when I was baptized with the fire of the Holy Ghost and baptized in water. It was like someone would offend me and then I would sense this strong presence around me but I didn’t know what was happening.

I would try to do something that wasn’t an issue in the past before and after I got baptized it’s like I started feeling something all around me and I had no idea what it was. Only later to find out that He was warning me not to go that route.

You see, I was baptized in a large church where I knew nobody, it was just me and my son’s father going there for a few weeks, and then I went up for prayer one day, and somehow ended up in the back and being baptized with water and the Spirit of God and it was like I was dancing with angels.

I had a whole encounter not expecting for anything to happen like that that day. But I wasn’t comfortable with going to New Members class because I didn’t look like the people at the church and I guess I didn’t want to feel judged, so I didn’t go, not until life started getting crazy and I needed to find other people who believed because I knew I couldn’t stay in the walk by myself.

Anyway during my discovery and walk, I eventually joined a mentorship program, thinking I was going to mentor teens because that’s where I felt I was called to, but when I got there I found out I didn’t know anything about the Bible and the only thing I could mentor was not to get into all the things I did as a teenager. I wasn’t the only young adult in her 20’s that felt this way, so they had the older women mentor us and the teens.

I learned how to do word studies in the mentorship and I love doing them. Anyway, this morning I was studying Colossians 3:1-4 and thing were revealed to me that I had never seen before because I went to the Strong’s definition for a few of the words.

Mostly Colossians 3:2 KJV stood out “Set your affection on things above, not on thing on the earth.”

I saw that “Set your affection” is considered ONE word in the Greek “phroneō” meaning to have understanding, to be wise, to feel, to think, to have an opinion of one’s self, to be modest, to be of the same mind—agreed together, the same views, be harmonious, to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for; exercise the mind, entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; intensively to interest oneself in with the concern or disobedience.

As I meditated more on these words, I began to see how it was similar to what we see as the word “mindset.” This word gets thrown around loosely nowadays, but I remember when I first heard in back in 2013. I was very intrigued by it and I felt like it was the very definition of personal development and attitude. I had read a couple of personal development books like, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and I enjoyed reading spiritual growth books.

However, when I heard mindset inside of some of the business opportunities I became a part of, it really helped me to see how the way we think can truly change our lives. I had been studying Romans 12:1-2 for many years by this time and I would read Joyce Meyer’s “The Battlefield of the Mind” yet still felt like I hadn’t cracked the surface.

Anyway, I don’t mean to make this too long, I just want to talk about this verse tonight:

“There is not one person who can hide their thoughts from God, for nothing that we do remains a secret, and nothing created is concealed, but everything is exposed and defenseless before his eyes, to whom we must render an account.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭TPT‬‬

When I think about the study earlier about how we are hid in God and setting our affection, our mindset is focused on the things of Heaven, it makes total sense of why we should just do our thinking with God. He knows everything.

Every time that I try to make a move without God, it’s not the wisest thing. When I choose to consider His ways when I walk, then I get to do everything with Him. He already knows everything and yes, every thought we have is going before Him.

Let’s begin to catch thoughts that aren’t serving us and supporting where He is taking us. We are glory carriers for the Kingdom and we want to let our light shine for His glory. That means being totally submitted to Him.

I had some breakthroughs today, can’t really share them here, but I want to encourage you to keep going. God will reveal things to you that have been getting in the way, so that you can repent and move forward and live the life He is calling you to as His chosen one. You were chosen for this.

Reflection:

• Are there any thoughts, habits, or influences that have sidetracked you from pursuing your God-given calling?

• How might shifting your mindset and setting your affection on things above strengthen your walk and creative work?

Action-Step: Take a moment today to journal on this. What does it look like to work being led by God rather than getting caught up in personal ambitions or outside opinions?

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Let’s keep walking this path with open hearts, letting God lead us every step of the way.

And know this: in the last days, times will be hard. You see, the world will be filled with narcissistic, money-grubbing, pretentious, arrogant, and abusive people. They will rebel against their parents and will be ungrateful, unholy, uncaring, coldhearted, accusing, without restraint, savage, and haters of anything good. Expect them to be treacherous, reckless, swollen with self-importance, and given to loving pleasure more than they love God. Even though they may look or act like godly people, they’re not. They deny His power. I tell you: Stay away from the likes of these. They’re snakes slithering into the houses of vulnerable women, women gaudy with sin, to seduce them. These reptiles can capture them because these women are weak and easily swayed by their desires. They seem always to be learning, but they never seem to gain the full measure of the truth. And, just as Jannes and Jambres rose up against Moses, these ungodly people defy the truth. Their minds are corrupt, and their faith is absolutely worthless. But they won’t get too far because their stupidity will be noticed by everyone, just as it was with Jannes and Jambres.

It’s powerful that Day 26’s verse, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, speaks so clearly to the times we live in, describing a world filled with distraction and self-centered pursuits. Yet, our consecration today is about remaining focused, setting our sights on what truly matters as we walk our creative journeys.

When we look at Day 6 of our third 10-Day consecration, the message was simple yet profound: there’s a time for everything under the heavens—"a time to cry and a time to laugh.” Reflecting on the service of a life well-lived reminds us that it’s not just about how much we create but who we become and who we impact along the way. Jesus is our source of rest, and without time set aside to be with Him, our work lacks the nourishment it needs.

In light of this, 2 Timothy reminds us to guard our focus and avoid distractions that lead to "empty pursuits." Paul warns us against prioritizing anything over God’s purpose and truth. This is a calling to live a life anchored in Him and to create from that place of clarity and purpose.

Reflection

• Are there areas in your life or creative process that need to be set aside to make more room for God?

• How can you build a sustainable rhythm of rest in Him, making sure your priorities align with His will?

Action Step

Spend time journaling about any pursuits that may have taken your focus off what truly matters. Recommit today to putting Jesus at the center of everything—your work, your relationships, your creative pursuits.

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“Whoever works the land will have more than enough food, but whoever follows empty pursuits lacks sense.”

When you have put your heart and everything into creating, continue to sow because you will reap if you don’t faint.

Here’s the thing—most of us feel like we need to see tangible results, and whenever we don’t see the outcomes we planned for, we’re quick to give up.

It may be difficult to stay consistent when you don’t see the fruit immediately visible in the natural. But nobody said when you plant the tomato seeds today, you’ll see the result the next day.

In this generation, we see people explode onto the scene, achieving success quickly. I recently watched a YouTube video where a young man shared that he had accomplished everything he ever wanted by age 19. He started his online business journey at 13 and lost everything in his early 20s. Now, at 26, after building and successfully selling his software company, he’s realized that something is still missing—and it’s God.

If your goal or aim is purely financial abundance or some outward achievement, I encourage you to think about what God is building on the inside. Is your character being built? Or are you following empty pursuits that don’t add value to who you are as a person, even if they promise a huge financial return?

Sometimes, I think about how I’m inspired to do so many different things. It’s not that I can’t do them, but I have to ask, Who am I becoming in the process? Who am I helping along the way? Asking the right questions when you create makes all the difference. Instead of asking, How can I do this? start with, What is the purpose of this? and Who is it meant for? This will help you dig deeper, find what truly needs to be released, and ensure that your work will help someone overall.

Nothing Else Will Do

Day 5/10 of the 3rd Consecration Series

On Day 5 of our third consecration, we reflected on how powerful it is to draw away from the noise of the world and draw nearer to Jesus. It’s a time of purity, of refreshing, of being caught up in Him and letting everything else fade away.

Our focus wasn’t on what we were creating or planning to create—we were simply spending time with Abba.

There’s a song by Cody Carnes called "Nothing Else" that captures this sentiment beautifully:

🎶 "I'm caught up in Your presence... I just want to sit here at Your feet... I'm caught up in this holy moment... I never wanna leave..." 🎶

That’s the essence of this consecration—drawing close to God and allowing Him to fill us up. It’s about realigning ourselves to our rightful position and His habitation, allowing Him to guide us in our lives and creative pursuits. Creating from our time alone with Him.

Jesus took time to get away and He spent hours in prayer. He sought the will of the Father. His disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray and as He taught them, He emphasized to pray God’s will be accomplished on earth as it is in Heaven.

When we truly commune with God, we receive His revelation and wisdom on how to align our thoughts, feelings, and actions with His will and plan.

Let’s reflect today on what it means to be truly present with God.

Do you have any empty pursuits that you need to set aside? What are the seeds of purpose that you choose to plant today?

Reflection:

Where are you feeling called to sow your time, effort, or creativity? Are there pursuits you’ve been following that don’t align with God’s purpose for your life?

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“But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].”

Have you ever thought about the ease of God’s grace?

That when you create, everything is effortless because you are creating with Him.

I first noticed this while I was in college. As a new believer, I set a goal to achieve a 4.0 GPA, which hadn’t happened for me at any point in college. This was around my junior year.

Although I would procrastinate on writing assignments, I always prayed, completed the assignment by the due date, and consistently received an A. I was always shocked by this because I hadn’t prepared as well as I should have. But then I remembered I had prayed—God always showed up.

Now, that actually was not a great habit that I learned—procrastinating. Because it kept me from truly seeing what God could do if I started earlier. As a matter of fact, I think He taught me a lesson on that the next year, because I didn’t get a 4.0 GPA my senior year.

So there’s a difference between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh. I believe that God heard my request for a 4.0 GPA. I wasn’t far from Him in my relationship, but that next year, I struggled more with doubt and unbelief because of certain choices I was making. In my mind, I felt as if I had fallen from His grace, and that made things harder.

I believe when we walk in the Spirit, we’re led by Him, and there’s an ease to what we create. Yet, when we choose our way outside the counsel of God or foster disbelief and doubt, our efforts can become long and arduous.

Let’s aim for creating with the Spirit of God in mind!

Day 4/10 in the 3rd Consecration Series

In Day Four of the third consecration series, I shared how I squandered 45 minutes of the day playing a game when I could have been recording or editing. I had asked God about the agenda for the day and a specific time for something to complete.

God gave me the details of the planned day, but I didn’t fully follow through with His wisdom. I think it’s so important for us to follow what the Holy Spirit shares with us—especially when we’ve asked Him! There’s a level of love He wants to show us through our stewardship of what He has given. When we choose our own way instead, we miss out on His way, which ultimately leads to life.

What if, by following His guidance, we could save someone’s life?

What if He showed us how our creative work could reach someone who was on the verge of despair, unknowingly helping them through a breaking point?

When we choose our own way, we miss out on His way.

Let’s consider others more than ourselves.

This is us thinking and living clearly in His call to create.

The scripture I focused on in Day 4 was Hebrews 4:10-11:

“As we enter into God’s faith-rest life we cease from our own works, just as God celebrates his finished works and rests in them. So then we must be eager to experience this faith-rest life, so that no one falls short by following the same pattern of doubt and unbelief.”

That day, I faced a choice between faith and doubt about a situation while on my walk. I thought it wouldn’t be a good experience, and that mindset led to just that.

What are you thinking when you are create?

Are you thinking, “God is with me.”

Are you thinking, “God is for me.”

Are you thinking, “This is God’s will for my life and He has given me seed to sow into the life of the receiver.”

Our thoughts…our WORDS matter.

Let’s meditate on His redemptive love today, taking time to reflect on where He has us on our creative journey. When we’re receptive, He clearly shows us the way.

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For now, we can only see a dim and blurry picture of things, as when we stare into polished metal. I realize that everything I know is only part of the big picture. But one day, when Jesus arrives, we will see clearly, face-to-face. In that day, I will fully know just as I have been wholly known by God.

Today, as we think of what we see that may not be as polished, take to heart your rest in Christ. I am going to share Day # 3 of the third consecration series here:

Day 3/10 Consecration Series

Grace and Peace Wise Creative,

Today, on our 3rd day, I want to discuss why I entitled this the “Faith-Rest Life” Consecration.

On the first consecration we did back in August 2022, it was the Strong Firm Foundation Consecration and last October I started it out as the same, but heard the shift to focus on the 'creative consecration.'

We are still in that same vein of the Creative Consecration, yet Hebrews 4 was standing out and REST was standing out. Reading it in the Passion Translation, I took the Heading they used for this chapter because it describes what we are doing here.

I believe that not only do we need to operate our faith from rest in Christ, but I also believe that this is where we find the creative ideas from Him.

The world is so noisy and we gotta consecrate ourselves from all that is going on and hear from God what He wants us to create.

We can only get this from Heaven.

We can only get this by being connected to the Vine.

We can only get this from relationship with Him.

We can only get this with a REAL and HONEST ‘YES’…

Not just Lip Service!

We cannot say that we will rest, yet get back to hustle and grind.

God wants use of our bodies for His Kingdom and sometimes that’s not what we think it means.

Sometimes it’s not to be doing all the things in ministry at church.

Sometimes it’s not going all out in business and being at every event.

We have to listen for His still small voice. Because He may be saying, I want you to have a conversation with your neighbor’s daughter because she’s being bullied and her parents are working too hard to figure out why she’s been acting out.

He may be telling us to stop at a Nursing Home and bring flowers or just to stop and talk to the people there because they need the light there (yet you’ve never been a nurse and don’t even know anyone in a nursing home).

We have to be receptive for the opening God wants to use us in. Yet, if we are tied down into our everyday routine, work, or habits…we could miss out on something huge He wants to do through us, with us, or in us.

“So we conclude that there is still a full and complete Sabbath-rest waiting for believers to experience. As we enter into God’s faith-rest life we cease from our own works, just as God celebrates his finished works and rests in them.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Personally, I had this experience over the past week as the Lord is having me combine two of my podcasts into one. It shocked me, but then I knew it made sense because He doesn’t want me to burn out and He’s also making a shift in the direction of Creative Wisdom Digest with a new name.

I’m really seeing how less is more.

I've had so much rest and peace while creating. Even this newsletter, getting it out has not been a burden. I don't feel tired and rushed. Yes, it's coming out a little later, but I believe that I'm moving iN FOCUSED Flow with Him :-)

Prayerfully create some space to journal through the following prompt:

“Lord, what works do I need to cease from and enter into Your faith-rest life as a Creative?”

Final Thoughts:

God sees your journey fully, even when you only see a fragment. As you move through the next steps of your creative work, trust Him to bring the clarity and direction you need. His rest is not about inactivity but about aligning with His purpose and timing. You don’t need to rush or grind to be effective—trust that the path He has for you is leading to greater fulfillment.

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“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will]. Because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.”

When I reflect on today’s focus verse, the weight of its message is clear: without knowledge of God’s law, we falter. It’s through His Word that His will is revealed to us. If we aren’t intentional about seeking that knowledge, we risk being misled by distractions, consumed by what the world throws our way.

In our creative journeys, we face countless choices. Whether it's a business decision, a content strategy, or simply knowing the next right step to take, clarity comes from staying close to the Vine—God’s Word. When we prioritize intimacy with Him, we are less likely to be swayed by the world’s noise. Instead, we’ll walk confidently in our creative calling, rooted in the knowledge of His will for us.

This reminds me of Day 2 of the third 10-day consecration, when we focused on the power of speaking God’s grace into the seemingly immovable mountains in our lives. I’d like to share that message here because it connects beautifully with Hosea 4:6, as both highlight the significance of leaning into God’s knowledge and speaking His truth.

Consecration #3 - Day 2/10: Speak, "Grace, Grace Unto It"

Grace and Peace

When I think of the practice of a faith-rest life, I think about one of the first messages I've heard preached on grace. At the time, I wasn't aware of the scripture, but the way God activated the entire church was an experience like none other!

Yesterday, I spoke about what happened at a smaller service. It was about maybe 20-30 of us total in the building. What happened in 2004, was upwards of 2,500+ and everyone was filled and in the Spirit! I had the VHS tape.

The scripture taught that day was Zechariah 4:1-7 KJV

1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.

2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof:

3 And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.

4 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord?

5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.

6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.

I probably went to bed watching this video every night for about a couple of years, and re-watched a few times later because of what I saw in the Spirit that day.

Why do we need a creative consecration?

Because sometimes, our eyes are seeing everything the world is doing and we fail to see what God is showing us from Heaven.

I believe that Mega Church had that experience that day, because God wanted to show out, just like He did yesterday in the smaller church service. He can revive our creative ideas and thoughts and whatever mountain that we have seen before us that has caused the stagnation, can become a plain when we speak what we have seen.

Seeing in the realm of the Spirit brings conviction, yet so many times after an experience like this, the enemy is waiting to tear you down and he may try to do this in the middle of an experience like this.

Yesterday, we sang an old song, which I was unfamiliar with because I grew up in the 2000 era church, I don't know most older songs or hymns...but the song went...

"Keep me in Your pathway O Lord, Keep me in Your pathway O Lord. I don't want to stumble. I don't want to fall. Keep me in Your pathway O Lord."

That was my first time hearing this song and I was singing it and as I was singing the song, the enemy brought thoughts to my mind about me getting my menstrual cycle and the light colored pants I was wearing. I recognized that this was the enemy and only he would distract me from singing praises to God. And I casted down those thoughts.

It reminded me of how hard I used to fight against thoughts like this during praise and worship in my early years at church and how I would press into my praise so that the thoughts would vanish and I could get my victory.

Do you know that this happens to us daily when we are on our Assignments? That if you press into victory like this during praise and worship at a church service, this is the same way you need to press into what God's word say when the enemy tries to bring distractions while you are on assignment.

Sometimes it's difficult because you have pain in your body.

Somebody actually cuts you off while driving and gives you the middle finger and starts screaming at you!

Someone wants to go back and forth with you on a social media post because you said "Tomato" and they said "Tamata" lol

Anyway, you get what I am saying...

During a consecration, and in everyday life even when you are not consecrating, there has to be a desire and a decision push further into purpose and to see God's grace...becuase

"Those who first heard the good news of deliverance failed to enter into that realm of faith's rest because of their unbelieving hearts. Yet the fact remains that we still have the opportunity to enter into the faith-rest life and experience the fulfillment of the promise! For God still has ordained a day for us to enter into called "Today." For it was long afterwards that God repeated it in. David's words,

'If only today you would listen to his voice and do not harden your hearts!'" - Hebrews 4:6-7 (TPT)

Let's not harden our hearts to what God is doing, especially when some thoughts aren't even ours and we just need to evict them because it's getting in the way of our praise, which means it's getting in the way of our intimacy with God, affecting our creativity and thereby, getting in the way of our assignment.

Let's take those thoughts captive and bring them into the obedience of God's Word on our lives.

Reflection:

• What mountains in your life and creative journey need to be spoken to with grace today?

• In what areas have you neglected seeking knowledge or wisdom from God’s Word that may be hindering your progress?

Action Step: Today, spend time in prayer and journal through the areas of your life where you need to speak "grace, grace" to the obstacles standing before you. Trust that God’s grace will bring clarity and breakthrough as you move forward in your calling.

Final Thoughts: Remember, God’s grace is more than sufficient to carry you through every challenge. Whether it’s a lack of clarity, the weight of expectations, or an obstacle that seems immovable, His grace can make the crooked paths straight. Let’s continue this journey with open hearts, seeking His knowledge and speaking His grace into every situation.

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"Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation]."

Welcome to Day 21 of our Clarity Consecration! By this point, it’s likely that new habits have started to form (creating change) as you’ve cut your consumptions and leaned into cultivating relationship with the Lord.

Whether you’ve been consistently following along or today is the first email you’ve opened, I want to remind you: God’s strength is always available to us, no matter where we are in this journey.

Isaiah 41:10 is a powerful reminder that we never walk alone. God promises to strengthen us, to be our help, and to hold us securely in His righteous right hand.

If you’ve been feeling weary or discouraged, this is your moment to take a deep breath and remember that God is with you—guiding each step you take. We are walking with the One who gives us strength, who lifts us up when we are weak, and who never lets us go.

Even as we step into these final 10 days of the Clarity Consecration, there’s a growing sense of clarity and momentum. Can you feel it?

I am now looking back on the third 10-day consecration and the first day of that one, I remember feeling weighed down by hoping in an area…

Yet I was starting to get weary in the waiting. Yet, with one small act of obedience, one decision to trust God’s direction, changed everything for me.

God revived me that morning in the service and everyone in the room like only He can. The breakthrough came simply because I chose to believe God.

Sometimes, all it takes is one step of faith, one moment of surrender, and He pours out His strength and peace.

Reflection

• In what areas of your life do you need to invite God’s strength today?

• Where have you been trying to move forward in your own strength, and how can you shift that burden to God?

Action-Step

Let this day be about stepping into God's strength. Trust Him with whatever feels uncertain and take action in faith. Write down one step you can take toward your vision today, believing that God will meet you as you move forward.

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“This is what the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit (benefit), Who leads you in the way that you should go.’”

God is not just the One who calls us to a creative vision; He is also the One who teaches us and guides our steps in that very calling. In today’s focus verse, we see a promise—God, our Redeemer, doesn’t just give us dreams and then leave us to figure them out. He teaches us to profit, to succeed in those very things He has placed on our hearts, and leads us step by step.

This reminds me of a moment from Day 10 in our second consecration when we reflected on the love life we cultivate with God and how it shapes everything we do. Just like in that experience, today is about deepening that relationship with Him, allowing Him to guide us with His wisdom, and trusting that His way leads to fulfillment and profit.

Sometimes in our creative journey we may get ahead of ourselves and try to figure out the “how” on our own. “We justify our actions by appearances; God examines our motives” (Proverbs 21:2, MSG). If you found yourself doing this and trying to force outcomes and make it happen in your own strength and then justify it—know that God is lovingly waiting for you to see that He is the one that teaches us to profit on His terms, not ours.

Remember how I spoke of my dream earlier in this email series. God was showing me that I already have it. You don’t need to know the “how” when you have the “Who.” He leads us into the wisdom we need in all things. His way is better.

Reflect on His Guidance

Today, I want you to take a moment and think about the ways God has already been leading you. How has He been teaching you to profit? Where has He shown you a new direction, whether in your creative work, personal life, or spiritual journey?

Perhaps you’ve seen small glimpses of success in areas that you didn't expect. Or maybe you’re waiting on clarity for the next step. No matter where you are in the process, remember that God is faithful to show you the way.

Trust the Process

We are all works in progress, and sometimes the lesson He is teaching us isn’t immediate success, but rather the process of trusting Him in the small steps. There is no rushing God's timing. In fact, when we rush or act out of alignment with His leading, we often create unnecessary frustration and disappointment.

Let today be a reminder that God is not just teaching you to succeed in your creative projects—He is teaching you to walk closely with Him, to lean on His wisdom, and that He has already framed the outcome.

Reflection/Application:

• Take some time today to pray and seek God’s direction in the areas where you’ve been feeling unclear.

• Journal through any thoughts or feelings that come up about trusting God’s process versus your own timeline.

• Look for areas where God may already be leading you to profit—whether financially, emotionally, or spiritually.

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"Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence]."

Today’s verse resonates deeply with the heart of this consecration—pursuing God’s presence continually and drawing from His strength.

It brings to mind the lessons we explored last year in our second consecration on day 9 about standing firm in what God has called us to, no matter the tests or challenges.

Reflecting even more on that specific day, we spoke about the importance of remaining steadfast when close to the finish line. I encountered strong winds as I was driving that night. This reminds me that the greatest tests come when we are closest to our breakthrough. Yet even then, the foundation we build in God’s presence is what keeps us rooted.

As we think about our creative process, moments of doubt or outside opinions may challenge the thoughts we take about the vision God has given us. Yet, we are reminded that we cannot be moved if we remain grounded in His Word and His promise. Like Mount Zion, unshakable in the face of adversity, we too can stand firm when we seek His strength and remain in His presence.

God has already shown us the blueprint—He has given us a vision and called us to create. Even in moments when the road feels unclear, our unwavering trust in Him and His plan keeps us moving forward.

Reflection:

• Where in your creative journey have you felt the winds of doubt? How can you rest in the promise that God is with you?

• Take a moment to journal about areas where you’ve struggled to maintain confidence in your calling. Bring those areas before God and seek His strength.

• Listen to the lyrics of this song and journal to it, if led to.

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Let this be your prayer today: that you may learn to rest in God’s presence, lean on Him for strength, and move in the overflow of His anointing.

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“The naive [are unsophisticated and easy to exploit and] inherit foolishness, But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge.”

I’m so grateful that we get to grow in wisdom together through the Create Order With Your Words Daily podcast, Wisdom Daily Meditation, and the Evening Evidence Episodes (for our paid subscribers). As I reflect on this week, I feel thankful for how far I’ve come in gaining wisdom.

Earlier this week, my husband found an old video of us from nearly ten years ago, and as I looked at my younger self, I thought about how naive I was in certain areas. I’ve learned so much about business over the past decade that I had no clue about before. It’s interesting because so many people have a dream, but they don’t know how to build structure around it—especially when it comes to business.

I finally understood something yesterday that I’ve been learning over the past two years. It’s funny, because I didn’t actively seek help in that area, but over time, I began to see things more clearly. Sometimes it takes time and experience to gain true clarity.

This reminds me of how powerful asking questions can be. Today, my husband was charging our EV and a neighbor stopped by to ask how long it takes to charge. My husband answered, but it was his first time doing it! Sometimes we learn by asking. When we don’t ask questions, we often remain naive and miss out on knowledge.

Looking back, I can see why the naive inherit foolishness. It’s because they don’t ask the right questions—or any questions at all. I’ve made short-sighted decisions in the past simply because I didn’t take the time to learn, or I tried to take shortcuts. It led to outcomes that weren’t what I hoped for.

We’ve all been there—making a plan to complete a project, like launching a book. But without writing a word or knowing what we want the book to accomplish, it’s easy to get stuck. You need clarity about the end goal, and from there, you can reverse-engineer the steps. Some people are more focused on the big event, the launch, the excitement, but without substance, it all falls flat.

In order to create something that has lasting impact, there needs to be substance. It’s not just about the attention, the validation, or the feeling of accomplishment—it’s about adding value to someone else’s life. It’s about building with intention.

As creatives, we are builders. When we create, we are shaping something that can transform lives. But when we’re building a business, it’s not just about what brings us joy. It’s about serving others—the end user, the client. What value are you adding through your creative work?

I know many creatives feel that if they seek advice or ask for feedback, they’ll lose their authentic voice. But that’s where your relationship with God comes in. When you know yourself and trust Him, you can bring your passions and ideas to Him and ask, “How do I use this? Is this for now, or should I wait?” Sometimes, He’ll take you on a journey to develop the character needed for the vision He’s given you.

God often gives us the end vision, but don’t assume it has to happen overnight. He may want you to simmer in it, to walk through more tests and encounters that shape you into the person capable of carrying out that vision. Those challenges could very well become the steps you share with others to help them on their journey.

This is the process of becoming a wise creative.

The sensible know when to seek counsel, ask for advice, and allow time for growth. They understand that sometimes the greatest growth comes from community, from iron sharpening iron. We live in a time where many want instant success, but true depth comes through patience, maturity, and trusting God’s process.

As we build, remember that we need to balance raw authenticity with depth. There’s nothing wrong with being raw, but the real question is: who have you become between your raw start and where God is leading you?

Growth requires embracing the refining process.

When I first came to Christ, I needed a raw pastor to help me overcome situations I kept repeating. But as I grew, I needed different types of guidance—whether from a therapist to deal with trauma or a coach to help me overcome roadblocks. The same is true in our creative journeys. We need different forms of accountability and support as we evolve.

Practical Steps for Wise Building:

1. Avoid being naive: Plan with foresight. Join us for our Weekly Reset in our Substack Chat (video updates coming tomorrow!).

2. Seek counsel: Reach out for advice to avoid blind spots. You can schedule a 1:1 with me by replying to this email or commenting here if you’re reading after the publication date.

3. Build with sustainability: Ensure your creative work continues to provide lasting value.

4. Be intentional: Put thoughtful consideration into what you’re giving and how you’re serving others through your creative projects.

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So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need.

This scripture goes so well with Day 7 from the second consecration, that I am just republishing it here today. I believe you will get so much from it because I spoke to clarity and courage.

There is a debate about the order of the following when it comes to building/growing a business. I would like for you to order it in the way that you believe it goes first:

Clarity - Consistency - Confidence - Courage

How did you order it?

I think as believers who look to have a firm foundation in God, we generally want clarity of the vision before we take a step forward. Maybe we even feel like in order to have courage or confidence, clarity is indeed necessary.

However, I read somewhere that courage is the igniter.

I can see why they chose that first.

Since My servant Moses is now dead, you and the Israelites must prepare to cross over the Jordan River to enter the land I have given you. I will give you every place you walk, wherever your feet touch, just as I promised Moses. From the southern deserts to the northern mountains in Lebanon, from the great Euphrates River in the east--including all the land of the Hittites--to the great Mediterranean Sea in the west, all of it is yours. No one will be able to oppose you for as long as you live. I will be with you just as I was with Moses, and I will never fail or abandon you. So be strong and courageous, for you will lead this people as they acquire and then divide the land I promised to their ancestors. - Joshua 1:2-6, VOICE

Now, before Joshua and them were to go out, God told him to be strong and courageous, but I want to look at why did God tell Joshua to be strong and courageous so many times?

God provided a blueprint, a vision, based on the promise given to Abraham way back, that Moses had picked up and became the leader of bringing the children of Israel (Abraham's grandson) out of Egypt.

God wants the Israelites to prepare to cross over.

And He stresses that He has already given this land to them...so they know the outcome. They know it's already finished, it's already done. It's taken care of. They are already promised all of this land!

And God adds to that, that no one is going to oppose them!

He says, I will never abandon you or fail you,

I'll be with you, just like I was with Moses...

So be strong.

Be courageous.

As a leader, know that God is already with you.

Why would God say this to Joshua when he was one of the two spies that came back with a good report compared the rest who spoke with fear?

I think it's because, even if we have the vision, the blueprint, and God has CLEARLY said that He would be with us & has already given us this promise, that we will still be tested with anxiety & can end up being stuck and not fulfilling His call!

There's no way you can even be consistent first if you don't take courage to start.

And I believe our confidence is in knowing who we are and Whose we are. Sometimes, that may require taking steps to see what else He has put in us, but if we are too cautious of moving forward, we miss it.

It's just necessary to put action to our faith, because if we don't take those steps, we can 'Know' what's supposed to happen...

We can know our potential...

We can know what our impact could be like...

But if we fail to truly move and take one of the steps that God said, we gonna stay in one spot & God forbid that we stay in one area for 40 years when it should've only taken 11 days!

This evening, reflect on and journal through what areas you've been stagnant in creating because you are waiting for a more detailed picture or revelation from God.

If He's said or shown you just as much as He did with Joshua, take to prayer and seek God about your thoughts and feelings about what's holding you back and allowing you to rise up and create.

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It is the Lord who directs your life, for each step you take is ordained by God to bring you closer to your destiny. So much of your life, then, remains a mystery!

This verse stirs something deep inside me. The clarity I’ve been receiving during this 30-day Clarity Consecration is exactly what I needed. One of the key factors in this clarity is the daily action I’ve been taking. Each step you take toward your creative calling builds your clarity too.

But here’s the thing: procrastination often shows up when we feel we haven’t been "consistent." We write down what we’re going to do, then we don’t do it. Why does that happen?

For me, I’ve been able to break free from that cycle, and I believe the key has been spotting my wins. When you focus on your wins, you’ll see how consistent you actually are!

Have you been joining the weekly Creatives Reset with me on Fridays? If not, hop into our Substack chat for the link. There’s a journaling experience included, and at the end of it, you’ll find a daily check-in. Honestly, since I started doing a daily check-in back in May, it feels like I’m building on each step I take.

It’s a mindset shift. This is how you re-center your focus.

The enemy wants us to stay in delay, but here’s the question: are you going to drift or are you going to intentionally build someone up through the work you do today?

It doesn’t have to be complicated. Maybe it’s just taking 10 minutes to sign up on ConvertKit—oh, excuse me, “Kit”—or even over on Substack to start sending out emails.

You don’t need an elaborate plan to sign up. Just take one focused step.

What is God calling you to do in this season?

What vision has He given you?

How are you taking steps toward it?

Remember, faith without works is dead!

What if you focused your attention on just one thing God has spoken to you about finishing?

Sometimes our hesitation is about more than we realize. Maybe you need to journal through what’s behind the hesitation.

I challenge you to take a step today. Whether it’s setting up tech, journaling about why you haven’t started, or reflecting on why you haven’t uploaded a single video you’ve recorded. What’s the hold-up?

You’ve got this, because God’s got you. He’s given you the ability to conquer this phase. Sometimes, all it takes is sharing your thoughts with someone who understands the journey.

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Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]

This verse speaks directly to us as creatives today. I was tempted to share Day 5 from our second consecration because the topic of shining light in dark places still resonates deeply, but I believe Holy Spirit is emphasizing peace for a reason.

Today, I felt the need to cast down thoughts that were out of alignment with the peace Jesus has given me. These were accusatory, sabotaging thoughts—thoughts that seemed determined to derail the vision and clarity I’ve been given. Yet, amidst those disruptive moments, God continued to provide progress and light.

You are not your thoughts!

It’s easy to tie our identity to our thoughts, but my coach always reminds me, "You are not your thoughts. You are a thinker of thoughts!"

How many of us have allowed fleeting thoughts or opinions from others to define our worth or derail our creative process? We have to reset this mindset, shifting toward grace for ourselves and others. This is part of living in the peace that Jesus left for us, a peace that transcends worldly circumstances and stabilizes us in our calling.

As I reflected on Day 5 of the second consecration, I encouraged you to shine your light in dark places, rooted in your creative calling and your identity as a sanctuary for God. This still holds true today. But now, with the reminder of Christ's peace, we can move forward boldly, without fear or intimidation, no matter what distractions or disruptions we face.

So, today, as you continue to create, ask yourself:

• Where do you need to speak peace into your life or creative work?

• How can you reflect this peace in the content you share with others?

• Are there areas where fear or agitation has held you back from shining your light online or pursuing your creative vision?

Let this be a time to refocus and rest in the truth that we are called to be creators of light in a world that needs it.

Reflection and Application

Peace in Your Process: Where do you need to cast down thoughts of doubt or fear that are trying to sabotage your vision? Speak peace over that area and let God renew your mind.

Shining Light: In what ways can you bring God's light to dark spaces—whether through your work, content, or interactions with others?

Creating Authentically: In what ways can you create that's true to who you are authentically and how God has called you to show up in this world, boldly?

As I wrap this up shortly after midnight, I want to remind you that this peace that Jesus gives us is a gift. I think of Psalm 127:2 where it says it’s useless to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for God gives rest to His beloved. I’m up late, but like I said earlier, I was going to just copy and paste the email from last year here tonight until I saw the focus scripture about His peace.

If you find yourself juggling too much, battling distractions, or feeling those familiar fears creeping back in, I want you to know it's okay. These feelings are part of the journey. But here's what I really want you to remember: taking the next step, no matter how small, is always powerful. And you don't have to take that step alone.

I'm right here with you, having walked this path myself. Let's move forward together. I have learned to balance the noise and my creative calling. That’s actually why I created this community and the resources here. So that we can talk through this together and if you want to go deeper, find clarity, and really live out your purpose in peace, now is the perfect time.

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The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

Over the last few years this scripture has been very intriguing to me. I even purchased a Kindle book a few years ago, having yet to read it..but today I listened to it on my Everand app. I saw it come up and I thought I would take a listen. I didn’t start listening until after I did my own word study in the Strong’s concordance, because I wanted to see what I would find in my exploration with Holy Spirit.

I believe it’s beyond profound how operative Holy Spirit is and that He lives in us. Yet there are times when we pull that veil up and act as if we don’t have the access we need for boldness, for understanding, for strength, for counsel, knowledge, and the awe of God. This study and reading helped me to gain deeper insight into how these qualities of the Spirit of God works in us to guide our actions, especially when we are staying focused on our God-given assignments.

It’s when we cease striving and know (intimately) that He is God, that He can use our bodies to fulfill His will. We can be speaking, yet not remember a word, because we were yielded and allowed Him to speak through us. Or we can be creating art, music, writing and it was none of us, because we are alright at it, not really great, but when we yield to Him and let Him create through us, then we are yielded vessels which will produce fruit that remains. Remember without Him, we can do no thing (John 15:5)

Tying in our 2nd Consecration

From day 4 of our second consecration, I discussed how distractions can keep us from fulfilling our creative calling. I spoke about the servant who hid his talent in Matthew 25. When we choose to do nothing, we ignore His presence. We know we can do no thing without Christ, so the Spirit of Wisdom and Counsel actually can help us to avoid distractions. God always makes a way of escape for us. We don’t have to have all these philosophical ideas that the world has, there’s so much that is out here now and you must be careful, to listen to the Spirit of Knowledge above man. Podcasts and blogs are good, but should never be a replacement for the time we spend with Holy Spirit and His Word. The Spirit of Might gives us the power and strength to overcome distractions.

• The Spirit of the Lord is God’s presence and power in us

• The Spirit of Wisdom allows us to make sound judgments

• The Spirit of Understanding helps us with discernment

• The Spirit of Counsel helps us to plan with prudence and in decision-making

• The Spirit of Might gives us strength, bravery, boldness to follow through with the will of the Lord

• The Spirit of Knowledge allows us to perceive God’s truth and apply it with skill

• The Spirit of the fear of the Lord helps us to truly reverence God allowing us to walk in obedience and humility

I believe that all of these can help us to stay focused on our creative assignments. Wisdom helps us in prioritizing what to choose first when it comes to our tasks. Understanding gives us insight as to why God calls us to certain assignments. Counsel helps us in direction to move forward and in avoiding detours. The Spirit of Might gives us the strength we need when what we are called to do seems difficult. The Spirit of the Lord may activate His wind to give us the ‘GO’ that we may not have continuously. The Spirit of Knowledge will help us to complete a project not even having an earthly knowledge of how to use the tech to complete, but He gives it to you by His Spirit. The Spirit of the fear of the Lord comes in for honor to be ready to serve in all situations, to always have a yes on our lips and in our hearts and feet!

Reflection

1. Reflect on an aspect of the Seven Spirits that you may need to lean into the most right now.

2. Ask God in prayer to manifest those specific spirits in your life as you continue your creative calling.

3. Take some time and journal and seek how the Seven Spirits of God can guide you in anything you need help in finishing.

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“Yahweh will always guide you where to go and what to do. He will fill you with refreshment even when you are in a dry, difficult place. He will continually restore strength to you, so you will flourish like a well-watered garden and like an ever-flowing, trustworthy spring of blessing.”

There was a time when I never thought I'd experience a dry season. I was surrounded by believers who seemed to constantly go through battles, yet they were always full of joy. And I thought, "This is how I want to live—on fire for the Lord, full of praise, refusing to let the enemy win."

But then, the dry and difficult place came. It's the kind of place where you have no choice but to lean into God’s refreshment. It’s a place that tests you, but also a place where growth happens if you allow it. We have authority over the enemy, and we can speak and change things, but the waiting can wear us down if we let it.

In those times, I had to cling to the promise of Isaiah 58:11. Yahweh will guide us. He will restore us. He will make us flourish like a well-watered garden.

But I didn’t always feel it. And maybe you’ve been there, too.

Perhaps the day feels longer because you were stuck in a conversation that drained you. Or maybe you were frustrated with the feedback on a project and it feels like you have to start over. It’s easy to feel worn out. But I’m grateful for the moments when God waters us, especially after we’ve been pruned.

Trusting the Vision

Today, I made a decision. I’m going to take a step toward a vision God gave me nearly 20 years ago. I’ve tried it before, but either I got frustrated or intimidated. This time, I know I have the ability to finish it because I see it as already done. The vision is from Him, and I no longer need outside validation. When you know it’s your path, you stop making excuses. You simply move forward with what God has called you to do.

Sometimes, God allows us to slow down so we can see clearly. That’s what happened to me this week. I had to deal with back pain, and it forced me to stop moving and take in the clarity I needed. The consecration has been part of that process. Sometimes, being still is the best way to see the next step.

Tying in our 2nd Creative Consecration

On Day 3 of the second 10-day consecration, I talked about professional work habits. Proverbs 24:33 (TPT) says, “Professional work habits prevent poverty from becoming your permanent business partner.”

It made me think of how many business owners took the PPP Loan during the pandemic, some fraudulently. Their habits were not aligned with integrity. But what about us as creatives? Are our habits aligned with the vision God has given us, or have we gone off track?

Being unprofessional isn’t just about cutting corners in business—it’s also when we ignore the vision God has laid out for us. We think we know better or that our plans are more secure. But a reset is about realigning with His vision.

God’s provision is always where His mission is. And if we’ve gotten off track, it’s time to assess that. We are in this consecration to seek clarity and direction, not just for our personal growth, but for our creative work as well.

Reflection

Today, I want to challenge you to take inventory. Where have your habits drifted from God’s mission in your work? Take it to Him in prayer this week and ask the tough questions. This reset isn’t just about cutting distractions—it’s about setting you up to flourish in all areas, including your professional work habits.

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““This is why I tell you to never be worried about your life, for all that you need will be provided, such as food, water, clothing—everything your body needs. Isn’t there more to your life than a meal? Isn’t your body more than clothing? “Consider the birds—do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they? So, which one of you by worrying could add anything to your life? “And why would you worry about your clothing? Look at all the beautiful flowers of the field. They don’t work or toil, and yet not even Solomon in all his splendor was robed in beauty like one of these! So if God has clothed the meadow with hay, which is here for such a short time and then dried up and burned, won’t he provide for you the clothes you need—you of little faith? “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require? “So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.””

The Importance of Trust in Your Calling

On Day 2 of the second 10-Day Consecration, I talked about being called. It’s interesting how that aligns with yesterday’s message of being called to create.

Today, I want to talk about trust—because when we step out in faith, the results often look nothing like what we imagined. And then, to add to that, social media shows us everyone else’s results. It’s easy to celebrate others, but it can feel different when you’ve been waiting a long time and doing the work with no visible results.

Fruitfulness in the Waiting Season

This brings us to fruitfulness. Are we trusting God by faith, believing that He is developing us into the person He needs us to be? No one wants to produce bitter fruit, but if you find yourself becoming bitter in your waiting season, it’s time to reassess your heart.

God provides. He gives clear direction. But sometimes, the long wait is because we are resisting the transformation He wants for us. The Bible tells us to submit to God and resist the enemy—but too often, we resist God’s process, which only causes delay.

Pruning for Growth

When we resist God, we get ourselves into trouble. He desires to prune us, shaping us more into His image. And when we are using our voices in creative endeavors, serving others, we must allow that pruning. We need to submit to the process, trust His direction, and follow Christ, even when it’s difficult.

It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.

Moment for Reflection

If you’ve felt off track lately, take some time today to reflect. Search your heart and have an honest conversation with God. I’m certain He will guide you back on track and align you with His direction. And when you follow His direction, there will always be His provision.

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Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Today, I read through the first day of the second 10-day consecration and I saw how intent I was about the types of food we were focusing on.

Romans 12:1-2 reminds me of what our sacrifice truly look like. We are cutting our consumption, but everybody isn’t triggered by the same thing. To present our bodies (temple) as a living sacrifice, we have to let go of things that actually bother us.

For example, if you never listen to secular music and you say that you’re letting that go, that’s not a sacrifice.

If you say you’re letting go meat and you’re vegan…

That’s not an acceptable sacrifice.

The True Sacrifice: What’s Hindering Your Relationship with God?

What’s really getting in the way of your relationship with God right now? That’s where you should be cutting your consumption.

I believe that this consecration is about falling in love with Jesus, His Word, and His will.

If we are truly going to create from this space, we want to leave all the other distractions behind. And place our attention solely on Jesus.

Let’s Be Real About Our Sacrifices For some of us, offering our bodies as living sacrifices may mean cutting certain foods. For others, it’s about the mind. Maybe we’ve been procrastinating on what God has asked us to create. Maybe we’ve been avoiding a task or project because of fear or doubt.

And some of us are facing real afflictions in our bodies, which may feel like an even bigger barrier.

But the good news is this: we have the opportunity to renew our minds each day in God’s Word. We have the ability to reset and refocus.

What Has God Called You To? Two years ago, God clearly spoke to me about my calling—my mic and my pen. Yet, I still felt this urgency for YouTube.

I know it’s something different for me when it comes to YouTube. It’s not like everyone else. I feel more drawn to help others with YouTube because I’ve learned so much.

I’m excited about interviewing people, I am excited about telling stories. I’m super excited for upcoming projects I have coming with another podcast where I will be interviewing others who have produced projects and their process to finishing well.

Finishing Well: Stories for God’s Glory

You have a story. I have a story. We all have a story. And we have something that we’ve been called to create and finish.
Keeping our eyes focused on Christ and renewing our minds is KEY to finishing well. We all can be storytellers for God’s glory when we submit to the mission and finish the work He’s called us to.

I’ve been so blessed to witness this journey of clarity and creativity unfold over the past few days. And I believe the best is yet to come.

As we’re going through this clarity consecration together, I want to invite you to continue this journey with me. I believe that being surrounded by a community committed to God’s Word and creative purpose can help you stay focused on your mission.

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Reflection Questions:

Clarity: What is God calling you to finish right now?

Creativity: How are you using your gifts to share your story and bless others?

Commitment: Are you committed to finishing well, or is something holding you back?