Two words can strengthen the most important parts of your life: draw near.
Draw near to what gives your life creativity, connection, and meaning.
Two words build bridges into the richest resources.
Draw Near to Creativity
How many years has it been since you drew near to creativity?
It’s not effortless like it was when you were young.
No skateboard? No problem. Split a pair of skates. Nail to a board. There you go! Flying down the sidewalk on your new creation!
Growing up in West San Antonio, we didn’t have the money for fancy skateboards. My neighborhood buddies didn’t either. But that didn’t stop us!
Life is different now. Time passes with career and who knows what.
Why not draw near to creativity again?
No better way to unlock it than music lessons.
So, I ordered a Jean Paul alto sax on Amazon.
When the axe arrived, I was a kid on a playground again!
Haven’t played since my U.T. Jazz Ensemble days in the 70s.
My goal is simple. Practice 10 Christmas carols and play them jazzy style for the family on Christmas Eve.
“Meaning lives inside of us. But it is manifest through the act of creation.”
— Erik Wahl
Draw Near to Family
How’s your family infrastructure this year?
Family magic depends on whether we draw near.
Not them. But us.
I got to thinking about this because of all the schedules.
Family holiday gatherings often fall…
- on different days
- in different cities
That’s OK.
I’ve learned that the party happens where the host smokes the meat.
So, I ordered a smoker for holiday gatherings.
I’ll let you know if that narrows celebrations to one city.
Draw Near to God
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
— James 4:8
What a tremendous option to seize!
Anyone can do this anytime, anywhere.
Last week I watched this fisherman draw near.
No bass were biting. But the Creator showed off his art.
How many Novembers does this play out?
- Short days
- Cool evenings
- Orange, red, and yellow colors
God seeks us every day through beauty and the sheer size of it all.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights.”
— James 1:17
How are you drawing near to creativity, family, and God today?
Stories like this are part of the reflections I write about living fully, finding joy, and making life count, which you can explore on my About Stephen Blaising page.
Awesome thought Steve – Something I am going to pursue!
Keep me posted Jeff!
I look forward to hearing those jazzy Christmas carols!!
Gettin warmed up Charles!