Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Wednesday’s Devotion: Crafting with God


Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

There are three theological concepts about the way God created the world. 1. Ex nihilo is a Latin phrase meaning "out of nothing".  2.  Ex materia - creation out of some pre-existent, eternal matter and 3. Ex deo - creation out of the being of God.  Frankly what’s done is done in my book.  We’re here and we believe God is the creator whether from nothing, something or his own being. Speaking of creation, I watched a new show last night, “Craft Wars.”  Competitors were given a group of items from which to create a specified project – a duffle bag, a playhouse.  They could also use other materials and tools in the studio.  Crafting is about looking at materials in a new way.  Perhaps that’s a good way to craft life.  We’re presented with a set of elements – demands on our lives, relationships, goals, and resources. The more we can creatively combine those elements (with God’s help) the more options we have to make life great.
Creator God, we marvel at your creation and know that you continue to create and renew the earth. Help us to become co-creators with you, taking the life you have given us and creating something beautiful and pleasing to ourselves and to you.  Amen.

Have a creative day!
Paige  

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