Spiritual Strengths of a Creative
Explore your identity characteristics and Jesus's teaching on them. We have provide a some questions to help you further explore your identity and how it relates to your faith.
Visionary
You enjoy thinking about what “could” be rather than “what is”.
Philippians 2:13 (NIV) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Journaling Prompts
How does your visionary nature influence your understanding of biblical stories and teachings, and how does this shape your faith and spiritual growth?
This question encourages you to reflect on how your forward-thinking perspective helps you envision the deeper meanings and future implications of biblical narratives and teachings. Think about specific instances where your visionary outlook has enhanced your understanding of Scripture and strengthened your relationship with God.
What spiritual practices do you engage in to cultivate and channel your visionary qualities, and how do these practices influence your faith journey and connection with God?
This question invites you to consider the spiritual activities or habits that nurture your visionary abilities, such as prayer, meditation, worship, or studying Christian literature. Reflect on how these practices contribute to your faith, personal growth, and spiritual well-being.
Curious
You have a thirst for information, always questioning.
Psalms 119:66 (NIV) Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
Proverbs 2:6 (NIV) For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 1:4-6 (NIV) for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Journaling Prompts
How does your curiosity drive your engagement with biblical stories and teachings, and how does this shape your faith and spiritual journey?
This question prompts you to reflect on how your curious nature leads you to explore and seek deeper understanding of biblical narratives, parables, and teachings. Consider specific instances where your curiosity has deepened your understanding of Scripture and enriched your relationship with God.
In what ways do you nurture and expand your curiosity through spiritual practices, and how do these practices impact your faith, personal growth, and relationship with God?
This question encourages you to think about the spiritual activities or habits that enhance your curiosity, such as prayer, meditation, worship, or studying Christian literature. Reflect on how these practices contribute to your faith, mental well-being, and spiritual development.
Imaginative
You are likely to generate new ideas, regardless of practicality.
Acts 17:19-20 (NIV) Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.
Hebrews 6:1 (NIV) Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity,
Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Journaling Prompts
How does your imagination help you to understand and engage with biblical stories and teachings, and how does this shape your faith and spiritual journey?
This question prompts you to reflect on how your imaginative capacity allows you to envision and internalize biblical narratives, parables, and teachings. Consider specific instances where your imagination has deepened your understanding of Scripture and enriched your relationship with God.
In what ways do you nurture and expand your imagination through spiritual practices, and how do these practices impact your faith, personal growth, and relationship with God?
This question encourages you to think about the spiritual activities or habits that enhance your imaginative abilities, such as prayer, meditation, worship, or studying Christian literature. Reflect on how these practices contribute to your faith, mental well-being, and spiritual development.