November 20 – Photo of the Day = Gratitude

I’m grateful for creativity and those who encourage me in this endeavor. Colette is the encourager in this case. She graciously had me over and showed me how to use a cricut & cuddlebug. Look closely at the envelope. It is embossed “Thank you.”

I had an awesome time learning and visiting. Thanks, Colette, for your generous and fun personality.

One class I took at Western Seminary was “Loving God and Others.” We learned that we need to be emotionally, spiritually, and physically sound in order to love well.

Under spiritually I have the following sentences in my notes:

“In what areas are you creative? Are you taking time to express your creativity? You need 2-4 hours of this weekly!!!  Are you using your creativity for immoral or destructive purposes?”

In some mysterious way using our creativity connects us to God. That is true for me. But I have been sadly negligent in allowing myself to create on a weekly basis. Since my schedule is more sane now, I will regularly engage in this activity that rejuvenates me and connects me with God.

What creative project(s) are you working on? How does using your creativity make you feel?

Previous Photos from November’s Photo-a Day.

• Day 1 Photo: Christmas Tree with Broken, Tangled Lights
• Day 2 Photo: Birthday Boy
• Day 3 Photo: Mums at the Church Entrance
• Day 4 Photo: Simple Technology
• Day 5 Photo: Mystery Ice Cream Gift
• Day 6 Photo: Rocking Godson
•  Day 7 Photo: Spontaneous Friends
• Day 8 Photo: Children’s Influence
• Day 9 Photo: Shoebox Gifts
• Day 10 Photo: Changing the Woman in the Mirror 
• Day 11 Photo: Devoted Sisters
• Day 12 Photo: Prayer Calmed Me 4 This
• Day 13 Photo: Gratitude on the Internet
• Day 14 Photo: Chip’s Sweater
• Day 15 Photo: Stop
• Day 16 Photo: Faithful Workers
• Day 17 Photo: Necessary Books
• Day 18 Photo: Friends & No-Knead Bread
• Day 19 Photo: Beauty & Those Who Create It

Other Related Posts:

• 20 Things I’m Grateful For
• Turn Up The Music Song Inspires Thankful List of 20
• 2 Ways I Fed My Creative Side & What I Learned (January)
• 2 Ways I Fed My Creative Side (February)
• Hostess Gift for Tea Party
• Two More Tea Wallets
• 14 Crafty Things I Wish I Could Do This Weekend
• What’s the Name of This Quilt Block?
• Choosing 2 Express Gratitude During November
• Feeling Full On Gratitude
• We Cannot Be Grateful Without Being Thoughtful

P.S. Ann Tatum is hosting 30 Days of Thanksgiving. She encourages us to daily share our gratitude. Click here and be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post and click on Mister Linky. Then you’ll be able  to read other participants on this thankful journey.