08/26/2025
Thereās something about live performancesāwhether itās a play, a concert, or a danceāthat makes the world feel more alive. The way art can move you, awaken wonder, or make you feel seen is no small thing. And, youāre not just witnessing creativity, but sharing in it. You sit shoulder to shoulder with friends, neighbors, or strangers, united in an experience of something bigger than yourself. And in that moment, we get a glimpse of something deeper.
God, the original Creator, created us to be creative (yes, thatās lots of create words together!)ācrafted to express, move, speak, and stir one another through beauty. When we step into a space filled with aesthetics, storytelling, and sound, weāre catching a glimpse of his design in motion. And when we gather to experience human creativity, weāre participating in a shadow of the sacred: shared ceremony, community, and delight in whatās good. Itās often more than entertainmentāitās evidence of his image in us.
Whether itās a sold-out arena or a small recital, hereās a prayer to ground you in gratitude for the gifts of artistry, imagination, and togetherness. An opportunity to give thanks for the gift of art, the power of performance, and the God who delights in it all.
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āFor everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayerā (1 Timothy 4:4ā5).
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God of creativity, you made a world bursting with beauty and skill. As I watch this performance unfold, fill me with wonder at human artistryāreflections of your own creativity. Let this moment lift my spirit, awaken my imagination, and remind me of the joy you have in your creation. May I leave inspired, grateful, and more aware of the unique ways youāve made us to express your light. Amen.