It's messy . . . sometimes . . . but it's fun. The gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the prophetic ones, require practice – like burgeoning young artists need. Sometimes there will be a mess. Who are the brave leaders who will allow a place for it, who will accept the messiness that comes in the learning process?Those who are young in the gifts need encouragement to grow and not be afraid of mistakes. Holy Spirit whispers, “Go on . . . speak it out! . . . you can do it!” Is that my own thoughts? Is that Jesus? Can I be certain? So many questions. So much fear piled on their hearts from others who demand perfection.
The fear of man and the fear of messes is a plague to the church. Milk and messes all belong to babes . . . and it's okay.
Image: The Painter © 2008 Nancy Guzik
creativity should always be encouraged. Check out Sir Ken Robinson's video "Do schools kill creativity?" on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
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