Do any of you have that one person at work that never seems to be doing anything? And then when they do work, it is never done well?
A lot of times there is a reason this person is like that. Their under-achievement could be due to simple laziness, but it can also be due to feeling inadequate or having a fear of failure.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
We can all fall into one of those things at one time or another, but what can help us is being creative in our thinking.
Creativity is literally approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a NEW perspective.
Everyone has a unique way at looking at things or circumstances, but only looking at them from our own perspective can actually be very limiting. Many of our personal and work problems can be solved by looking at situations differently. This doesn’t mean you have to change your opinions on anything. It simply means that you take what you already know and apply it in a different way.
Creativity grows through observation and study that you put into something by reading, brainstorming, or even discussing it with others.
As Christians we become more creative when we read God’s word and begin to look at everything through the perspective that God gives. He wants us to use our creativity for His purpose in ministry and serving others.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
We can’t let the opinions of others keep us from obeying God’s calling for us. Them saying that we have to overcome all our problems before serving God is wrong. God never expects us to be perfect or even fix everything in our lives on our own. He wants to help us.
HE WANTS TO HELP YOU.
God promises to meet all our needs, even offering us forgiveness from our sins. If he can save us from eternity in Hell, why can’t he also help us on a daily basis with all our little issues?
We no longer have to be under-achievers. We can take the time to look at what is in front of us, whither it is something at work, a relationship, or even something at church, and see it in a new perspective and creatively come up with a solution. God is ready and willing to help you see with new, creative eyes. You just have to ask him for them.