I read the post and couldn't tap "repost" fast enough.
While scrolling Facebook trying not to get stuck in the thousands of "documentary" memes (if you haven't seen this trend, be thankful), I saw an amazing discussion from worship leader, choir director and former guest on our podcast Meachum Lamar Clarke.
He is constantly sharing great insights about being a creative in the church world, but I needed to see this specific one.
In it, he explains how several church music conferences were being held at the exact same time in different locations - and how all of them were thriving.
No need to compete. No need to try to take each other's audience.
There was enough to go around for everyone.
It was an inspiring reminder that God is not a God of scarcity.
Our latest guest on the God and Gigs Show, Yany Isaacs, echoed the exact same sentiment during our interview. She gave up a career in the Navy just when she would have received a raise (this resonates with me SO much as that is my same story of leaving full-time ministry on the brink of a promotion)...and as we discussed it she shared this nugget.
"If the military can do this for me , why wouldn't God do this for me?"
The God who called you to embrace your creative self is also the one who can supply your needs as you pursue the call.
Now, the wisdom to MANAGE those provisions is something we need, and that's why we continuously share resources and coaching in our membership.
But the Source never changes.
And if you've been questioning if God will supply all your needs according to His riches and glory (Philippians 4:19), the only way you'll find out is by trusting Him and stepping out in faith.
Start the project. Write the application. Attend the jam session. Apply for the business license.
And remind yourself that God has never needed a loan to take care of you.
If you want more encouragement like this but from real creatives like you, join our 360 Creator Community. All members of our CRC (Creator Resource Center) and our GOLD mastermind members get access to all of our community threads, workshops and recordings.