Creator's Psalm

• The Lord is my Creator, I shall not worry about the finished vessel which He is creating.
• He molds me into the shape He desires of me. 
• He sands me with abrasive materials for my own good. 
• He mends my imperfections and paints me with the brightness of His righteousness. 
• His signature is on me.
• Even if He must break me and start over, I will not fuss or be afraid. 
• His chisel and His brush are comforting to me.
• He prepares His easel and palette before me. 
• He places me in the kiln and fires me with intense heat to purify me. 
• He is the Master of Creation and makes me into what is pleasing to Him. 
• He created me for His good purpose and filled me with His Spirit.
• Surely I will bare the likeness of His Son for His ingenious hands are upon me all of my days.

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I thought it was a sign of laziness or carelessness until I talked with some artists and writers who confirm that it is definitely a sign of creativeness. Seems we creative types neglect filing our work in fear of forgetting it. Not so much that we wouldn’t know where we put it, although for me, that is a possibility; but we fear forgetting about the project altogether as more ideas squeeze it into hidden brain cells...Read More

Artists all have their unique way of working, which creates their signature of authenticity. Thus, experts can spot a Rembrandt or Picasso from across the room. Any art form renders itself to this special type of author identity. Think about your favorite musician, your favorite sculptor, your favorite actress, or even your favorite baker. They all have their signature of authenticity. You recognize their work and can’t be easily fooled.

Likewise, does nature not sing of the Master Creator? Does not every blade of grass wear His signature of authenticity? Who, but God, can breathe the breath of life into a microscopic organism, and at the same time, place the stars in the sky in a particular order?

Study nature as you would any other art form, and you’ll soon recognize the Creator’s signature. Even the birds seem to sing quotes of encouragement, declaring reasons to believe.

See you in a twinkling,
Brenda K. Hendricks