Created to Create by B J Bassett #devotional #Sunday Thoughts

Created to Create

 

When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. Genesis 5:1 RSV

 

There are so many creative people. I met a leatherworker the other day. With small tools, she creates intricate designs, making wallets, purses, and even cowboy boots. She begins by dampening a piece of leather. Then, with various tools, she designs a pattern on the leather.

 

God not only created us. He also saved us for His purpose for us to do good works, not only in our creative endeavors. Not as if we’re on a stage performing to glorify self—look at me. Look at all the great things I’ve made, the great things I’ve done. But to bring Him glory in music, literature, crafts, and teaching. There are endless ways to glorify Him.

 

Are we honoring God in all we do?

 

Father, thank You for creating me in Your image. Whatever I’ve made or done, may it not puff me up but only bring glory and honor to You. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

 

Reprinted from

The King’s Daughters—A Women’s Devotional

By BJ Bassett

B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story; and coauthor of a children’s devotional My Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000 copies sold.

 

As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 - February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.

 

Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper publishers include Focus on the Family, Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace, WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).

 

She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life, but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published book.

 

Memberships: ACFW and Oregon Christian Writers (OCW).

 

She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.