Solitude = Creativity

First off, I am so excited and even more grateful that Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Dallastown generously opened their doors to our writing group. And they didn't give us just any ol' room to meet in, they gave us their beautiful Parlor! It is way more than I was expecting! What a gift! It's a peaceful space that I know our group will enjoy. I can't thank the church enough - Pastor Roger, the Board and BUM Church community - THANK YOU!!
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I've talked in past gatherings about being more present in our surroundings, no matter where we are: in the check out line at Giant, pumping fuel at Sheetz, watching our child's school sports, as we walk from our car to the office on these beautifully crisp autumn mornings.

Writers, like other types of artists, see what others don't. We observe, ponder and contemplate then express what comes bubbling up from with in. If we don't see, if we don't consciously become more aware of all the rich LIFE that is happening around us and in us, we have no need to write.

Today during a time of prayer with my ministry team a thought came to mind ~ When God created the earth and all it contains, He did it in solitude. There were no cell phones distracting Him from His breathtaking creative expression. Our God sets the example and shows us the key to creativity. Solitude. It's in the quiet that we are able to reflect on what we see with our physical eyes. Through this time of reflection, God speaks to us in beautiful ways. Then we can't help but desire to create! To write about how He's speaking to us!or how we see His world. The scientific genius Albert Einstein said "the monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind." And he should know.

God created in solitude. We create in solitude. How well are you carving out time for solitude in your super busy life? God whispers to us. He's easier to hear when we sit with Him, quietly. He is longing to have us spend time with Him. What is He saying to you? How does He want you to express it?

He's speaking. Can you hear Him?