There are so many things within art that I'd love to do. I've been fortunate enough to try my hand at a large variety of media and skills over the years. However, it would be unrealistic for me to do ALL THE THINGS! If I investing all my time and attention into attempting everything...I'd hardly develop anything. Finding my passion and investing myself into that is going to provide better yield. I can admire, value, and benefit from other artists' work. I can encourage and support those creating in different ways than myself. We have the ability to cheer on others in the arts as they create, fail, succeed, and pursue our heart's passion. As we support one another, the art community grows stronger.....and we are all better for it.
If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Romans 12:7-8
We were never meant to do "ALL THE THINGS" on our own. God has given us unique talents, skills, and callings that will fulfill his plans and purposes. We must not only do our part, but support those around us so they can do theirs. We often rank such things in levels of importance. However, this is wrong thinking. Introvert/Extrovert, on stage/behind the scenes, preachers/cleaning crew....God's unique design for each of us displays an amazing puzzle where each piece has its place in creating the whole picture. If one piece were missing the picture would be incomplete.
Are you living out who you are?
Are their things that you need to lay aside so you can invest yourself into those things that are most important?
How can you support those around you to be the best they can be?
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