This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17
Up until March, I was able to practice yoga regularly throughout the week. Like so many things that came to a complete halt when we began to shelter at home, going to classes at the studio was one of them. But this past Saturday, that all changed. I was heading to a yoga class. Finally! Only this class was not at the studio but outside in a park.
I was thankful for Ashley and Gilbert to think out of the box and to find a way that we could do yoga together in a safe manner. I was thankful for God who has blessed them with the courage to try something new.
God is a creative God that is constantly working around us and through us to create and recreate new ways of doing things. This time has given us “permission” to try new ways of doing things and embracing the creativity that God has blessed us with that, perhaps, we have not lived into fully. This time has allowed us to take creative risks. We have been able to try new things in worship, Messy Church and Vacation Bible Camp. Our fellowship time after church is a new and creative way for us to visit with each other as well as to reflect and dive a little deeper in the message for that week.
This time has allowed us to take creative risks and to use the gifts that God has blessed us with. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate God than to give yourself permission to use those gifts God has given you and to try something new. Some of the things will work, and some will not. That’s ok because God will be with you every step of the way.
Creator God, your transforming power of creativity is in us as we are created in your image. Help us to recognize this gift and to use it to bring new life and new ways of thinking and doing during this ever-changing time. We give thanks for those that try new things so that we have opportunities to learn and grow in ways we didn’t think were possible. In your name we pray. Amen
Marty