Forgotten Light (eBook)

Reclaiming Creativity For God's Glory

Angel Mbome (Autor)

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2024 | 1. Auflage
124 Seiten
Bookbaby (Verlag)
979-8-3509-7790-5 (ISBN)

Infos

**'The Forgotten Light: Reclaiming Creativity for God's Glory'** is a powerful exploration of how creativity, when aligned with divine purpose, becomes a beacon of light in a dark and weary world. Too often, our creative gifts are hidden or dimmed by doubt, insecurity, and the pressures of conforming to societal trends. This book calls every believer-whether artist, innovator, or visionary-to step into the fullness of their creative potential, reflecting the boundless creativity of God Himself.

Dr. Angel Mbome is a creative visionary, a mental health practitioner, stylist and a gospel artist whose life's mission is to inspire, uplift, and lead others into a deeper understanding of God's creativity within them. With a heart that beats for both faith and mental wellness, Angel blends these passions seamlessly in her work, guiding others to reclaim their forgotten gifts and use them for God's glory. Her background as a Doctor of Nursing Practice specialized in mental health has given her unique insight into the intersection of emotional healing and spiritual growth, and she brings this depth into every aspect of her ministry. As the wife of Apst. Joseph Mbome, Angel's life is a testament to the beauty of partnership in purpose. With his unwavering support, she shines brightly, using her many gifts-whether through writing, music, or creative leadership-without fear. Together, they are building a legacy that encourages others to step boldly into their God-given callings. A passionate advocate for creative expression, Angel has dedicated her life to awakening the forgotten light within others, helping people rediscover their creative potential as a reflection of the Creator. Through her nonprofit work, music, and writing, Dr. Angel continues to empower individuals to shine brightly in a world that often feels dim. *The Forgotten Light: Reclaiming Creativity for God's Glory* is her latest call to action, inviting readers to rise up and let their unique gifts become a beacon of hope, beauty, and divine purpose.

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**"e;The Forgotten Light: Reclaiming Creativity for God's Glory"e;** is a powerful exploration of how creativity, when aligned with divine purpose, becomes a beacon of light in a dark and weary world. Too often, our creative gifts are hidden or dimmed by doubt, insecurity, and the pressures of conforming to societal trends. This book calls every believer-whether artist, innovator, or visionary-to step into the fullness of their creative potential, reflecting the boundless creativity of God Himself. Through compelling stories, biblical insights, and practical guidance, this book challenges readers to rediscover the forgotten light of their creative gifts and to use them as a force for good, a reflection of the Kingdom of God. "e;The Forgotten Light"e; emphasizes that creativity is not a passing trend but an eternal flame, meant to shine brightly for God's glory. Readers will be empowered to break free from fear and comparison, embrace their uniqueness, and lead the way as creative forerunners in a world desperate for hope and beauty. Whether you're an artist looking to honor God with your craft, or someone longing to reignite your passion for creativity in everyday life, this book invites you to reclaim your forgotten light and let it shine.

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Introduction:
The Dimmed Light

The Dimming of Our Creativity

Picture a flickering candle in the dark—a single flame struggling to stay lit against a growing tide of shadow. Once, this light burned bright, illuminating the vast room with a warmth that drew people toward it, offering hope, inspiration, and beauty. The flame had a presence, a confidence. It stood boldly, lighting the way forward, and casting its glow into the farthest corners of the world. But now, as we watch, this flame falters. It dances on the wick, its light dimming, overshadowed by the encroaching darkness.

This candle is a symbol of the Church. A Church that was once a blazing fire—a creative force leading the world in art, music, culture, and innovation. The Church that, throughout history, gave us cathedrals that touched the sky, hymns that moved souls, and art that spoke of the divine. It was a forerunner, a trendsetter, a beacon of creative brilliance, guiding the world with its originality and spiritual depth.

But now, the flame flickers. The once-bold creative force has begun to fade. Instead of shaping the culture around it, the Church is starting to mimic it. Instead of being the light that shines in the darkness, the Church seems to be losing itself, blending into the very shadows it was called to push back. Where once it created, now it imitates. Where once it set trends, now it follows them.

And in the dimming of this light, we see the consequences. The Church, once a reflection of God’s infinite creativity, has become a reflection of the world. A world that is increasingly focused on self, on trends, on the fleeting and superficial. The love of many has grown cold. Instead of using our God-given creativity to shine, we’ve become enamored with what the world has to offer—adopting its aesthetics, its trends, its values—and losing sight of our divine calling to be something different, something set apart. The candle flickers, but it does not go out.

There is still hope. Deep within the Church lies an ember of creativity waiting to be reignited. The Creator God, who spoke the world into being, breathed life into each of us, and infused us with His creative spirit. We are not meant to be followers of trends. We are called to be trailblazers, using our creativity to reflect His glory, not the world’s fading light. We are called to reignite the flame of innovation, to lead once again in culture, in art, in music, in every area of life where God’s glory can shine.

Our God is a creative God, and His people are meant to be creative, too. This is the essence of who we are, the light we carry. We must remember that creativity isn’t just a gift—it’s part of our identity. We are made in the image of a God who creates, and that means we are called to create too. Not to copy, not to blend in, but to boldly create, to imagine, to innovate, and to bring forth beauty that points to the Creator Himself.

As the world grows darker, we cannot afford to let our flame go out. The Church must step forward, reignite its creative spirit, and become a beacon once more. We must stop chasing trends and instead set them. We must stop being followers and rise to be the leaders God designed us to be. This isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about our mission. Our creativity is a tool for reaching the world, for showing them the beauty and majesty of God in ways they’ve never seen before.

Let this candle, this flickering flame, remind us that the Church’s light may have dimmed, but it has not been extinguished. There is still time to reclaim our creative calling, to fan the flame, and to let our light burn brighter than ever before. It’s time to shine with the originality, the authenticity, and the creativity that comes from being connected to the ultimate Creator. It’s time to reclaim our place as trendsetters for the Kingdom of God.

The world is waiting for us to be the light again. Let’s show them what it means to be **Stylishly Resilient, Beautifully You**, in the way we live, create, and bring God’s glory to the forefront of every expression of art, culture, and innovation. This is our time to shine.

A Call to Be the Light

Imagine a canvas, vast and untouched, full of potential. Before there was light, before the stars dotted the sky, before humanity drew its first breath, there was the Creator—our God—whose imagination spoke the universe into being. With just His voice, He painted the skies, sculpted mountains, and wove together the fabric of time and space. Each detail, each color, each sound, was a product of His boundless creativity. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This act of creation was not just functional—it was art, beauty, and life unfolding at the hands of a Master Artist.

Our God is the ultimate Creator, and we are the direct result of His craftsmanship. Genesis 1:27 reminds us, “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” What does it mean to be created in the image of God? It means that His creative spirit lives within us. We carry the divine imprint of creativity, designed to reflect His glory through our thoughts, our words, our actions, and yes, our creations. We were made to create—uniquely, boldly, and with purpose.

Yet somewhere along the way, many of us have forgotten this. Instead of tapping into the creative genius embedded in us by the Creator Himself, we’ve become mere consumers, copying the trends, values, and aesthetics of a world that is fading. Romans 12:2 warns us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” But rather than being transformed into the unique masterpieces God calls us to be, we’ve allowed ourselves to be molded by what’s popular, what’s trending, what the world deems worthy.

The truth is, the world’s creativity is not born of eternal beauty but often of fleeting moments. The trends of today are forgotten tomorrow, and the values of society shift like sand beneath our feet. Yet, too many within the Church have begun to copy these trends, dressing up worldly concepts with a thin veil of spirituality, as though by imitating the world, we can somehow become relevant. But relevance does not come from replication—it comes from originality, from standing apart as a light in the darkness.

In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus calls us to be the light of the world, “a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden.” Our creativity is meant to shine in such a way that others see it and give glory to our Father in heaven. We were not called to blend in with the world but to illuminate it. Just as Jesus was set apart—distinct in His mission, His love, His teaching—we too are called to reflect His light in a world that desperately needs to see something different, something divine.

The world needs the Church to reclaim its creative voice. We need to remember that our creativity is an expression of worship, a form of praise that transcends words and actions. Whether through music, art, innovation, technology, or leadership, we were designed to bring forth new ideas, to create beauty, and to reflect the heart of God through everything we do. Ephesians 2:10 declares, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Our creativity isn’t random—it’s purposeful. It’s designed to point back to the Creator.

But if we are constantly imitating the world, how can we reflect the God of originality? The world’s ideas, though often flashy and appealing, are but imitations of the true beauty God offers. The trends we chase in fashion, entertainment, and even church culture can sometimes lead us away from the transformative creativity God has placed within us. When we seek validation from the world, we deny the truth that our Creator’s approval is all we need.

Consider the early Church—a group of believers so distinct in their behavior, their love, their community, that they turned the world upside down (Acts 17:6). They weren’t mimicking the Roman Empire’s trends; they were introducing a radical way of living, one that drew people toward Christ by its sheer authenticity and transformative power. They were trendsetters, not trend followers. And they did it by leaning into the divine creativity placed within them by God. They didn’t build their influence by becoming more like the world; they influenced the world by becoming more like Christ.

This is the path we must return to—a path where we lead with creativity, where our innovations reflect God’s eternal beauty and truth, not the temporary trends of society. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Our creativity, whether in the form of a sermon, a song, a business, or a piece of art, is not for human applause but for God’s glory. When we approach creativity with this mindset, we elevate our work from imitation to inspiration.

To do this, we need to reject the fear of standing out. The world may not always understand or appreciate the creativity that flows from the heart of a believer, but that’s okay. We weren’t created to be understood by the world—we were created to glorify God through our uniqueness. In fact, our creative...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• ISBN-13: 979-8-3509-7790-5 / 9798350977905