October's Virtue - CREATIVITY

Just His Imagination



Bible Story: Just His Imagination (Creation story) • Genesis 1:1-2:1
Bottom Line: You were created, so you can be creative.
Memory Verse: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10, NIV
Virtue: Creativity—using your imagination to do something unique.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.


GOD VIEW: the connection between CREATIVITY and God's character, as shown through God's big story


In the beginning, the earth was formless and empty. Nothing existed that now exists. But God, with an imagination beyond our understanding, created a universe with stars and moons and planets...He created humanity, men and women, and He made them “in His image.” From the very beginning there has always been something about the human race that bears the thumbprint of God. The image of God, a part of the great creative imagination, is in each of us.


But what does all of this mean? We are creative, but so what? It means that we have creative minds which enable us to solve problems and lead others to accomplish remarkable tasks. It means that we have creative hands that can make art and music and write stories. It also means that we have a unique ability to use our creativity to make a difference in this world by helping others. So this month, discover the creativity that God has given you, and find a way to put your remarkable creativity into practice.






This month, let’s think about how:


(1) God is creative and exemplifies it.


(2) God instills that virtue in us as He shapes us to be more like Him.


(3) God uses that virtue in us to influence our families, friends, and neighbors.


Remember: A virtue is something God does in us to change the world around us.


-Think Orange
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