Today I am celebrating creativity, as something God-honouring and hope-filled.

Over the last week I have witnessed the connections made and joy shared through 'Music in the City'. I've seen the peace that folk have found through painting and knitting at Kettles On. I've had my soul lifted through the beauty of Sunday morning's music and Harry Baker's poetry. And through a thousand glimpses of ordinary people making something good & beautiful, I've been reminded that pain and destruction is not the only story in this world.

This is not just for those who are 'arty' or 'gifted' (I am definitely neither). All of us are image-bearers of the creative creator God (Check out Genesis 1) and have capacity in some way to make something good. 

I'm not talking about 'good' in terms of perfect or impressive. But 'good' in terms of things that show the value & beauty of life, that builds bridges & relationships, that nudge us to see that there is more going on than the things that pull us down, and things that bring the goodness of God into ordinary life.

 So, I wonder how you could be your version of creative and make something good over the next few days. Maybe it's a simple as making a good cuppatea and creating space for a good conversation. Or it might be painting, drawing, doodling, planting, dancing, singing, writing, talking or cooking. It does not need to be useful or skilful to be good.

In doing so, let's hear the echoes of our good, creative, creator God challenging the narratives of pain and destruction that are so prevalent at the moment. Because in God, the darkness is never the final story.  

Blessings,
Sera and the St Denys team.