Have you tried being creative when you were a kid? Have you tried relying on your creativity and imagination in hopes to make something out of nothing? I’m sure you’ve tried doing that, that’s part of our childhood. Then, you ended up loving the piece of creativity you made with your creative tiny hands. Because as I remembered with mine, I loved it so much, the paper mache art that I made when I was 8years old was beautiful! I gathered all the unused papers and glued it all together. I sure was a proud eight-year old back then, realizing I can do greater things.
Moving on, let’s go through the process of understanding how nothing can turn into something beautiful.
We all went through dreadful experiences last year, 2020, where the world suffered a global crisis. We got locked up in our home, not quite sure of what’s to come. All of us got anxious because of the news and uncertainties. A lot were depressed and couldn’t see right through the difficulties and suffered panic attacks. Worst part is the few people in our lives that we said our permanent goodbyes to. It felt like 2020 did nothing good to our personal growth. Our minds were focused on things that shouldn’t be done during the pandemic. Pitch-dark as to how we describe it. Severe burns of emotional, mental, and spiritual trauma that turned us to ashes. It became a massive threat to humanity’s survival.
But, as I thought of what had happened, it helped me realize a lot that I didn’t recognize during those times. A lot of things had developed inside me. I enjoyed being with my family more, I thought of them more and prayed for them more. Everyday was hard for me but I knew that God was always with me. I felt that 2020 was useless but I didn’t know how His plan for me was greater. I was more willing to commit to Him regardless of how imperfect I am. I learned how to trust in Him in blurry and uncertain situations. I learned that His love for me is greater than how I profess my love for Him. And I knew that all these things are amazing gains. The part where I learned to trust God more is the most important part for me. If I hadn’t learned it, I must be somewhere else, still an untouched canvas.
The part where I learned to trust God more is the most important part for me.
Something bloomed inside of me. Everyday was a decision to be renewed by the Lord regardless of the temptations I was facing, He didn’t leave me. And it goes the same for everyone; He never left anyone from the beginning. Even when we are at our darkest, He will always be there to give us light and warmth in the coldest nights. Even if we are consumed with our brokenness because of sin, grief, and sorrows, He will always give us peace and comfort that we asked for in every prayer. As I remember my paper Mache art, it’s as if God is doing the same. He gathered all the useless broken pieces and ashes and created something new and beautiful. So beautiful that no one can create it like He did. It’s unique and cannot be sold with anything. It’s a well created and orchestrated art meant to be seen by everyone. An art that inspires and no one can destroy. It will be the same with you! Always believe and remember that there is always beauty from ashes. Why long for a stagnant life when you can move forward with God through difficulties and struggles, and can become a marvelous piece of art? Your life is an art in progress, keep going!
Even if we are consumed with our brokenness because of sin, grief, and sorrows, He will always give us peace and comfort that we asked for in every prayer.
I am going to leave you hopeful and at peace with these verses as a declaration for 2021 that God can indeed make beautiful things from ashes and that He will not neglect you as a son or a daughter no matter what as long as you acknowledge Him as your Lord and Savior. In Joshua 1:9 it says, “Have I not commanded you?” declares the Lord, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, and do not be discouraged for I will be with you wherever you go.” And in Ephesians 2:10 it says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We are all His sons and daughters fearfully and wonderfully made! I hope your year will be a year of fulfillments! We are all art in progress, so let God, our Artist, through Jesus Christ, fulfill His master plan and design for our lives. God Bless!
“Y2DN SERIES - Beauty From Ashes”
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