Creativity and Service

A reflection from Edrick, one of our Discern summer staff:

"The word of the week for this week was creativity. Looking back at the summer, I realize that creativity is necessary for the work in which we are taking part in this summer. Creativity is defined as the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations. Throughout this summer, the staff has used creativity to the utmost effect. Being able to think quickly and provide solutions when things don’t happen the way they’re supposed are essential to being able to survive in a ministry of this magnitude. This summer I learned that creativity can come in many forms. And that this creativity, this ability to think on your feet is a skill that you must have that you must continue to hone and master in order to serve God. To be open to creativity is to be open to the many things and plans that God has for each and every one of us, to be open to the will of God. This summer especially asked me to be creative. Not only in the confines of Central Presbyterian Church, but at every worksite I visited this summer in Atlanta. Being creative is not only a gift to be used sparingly, but a tool necessary in the service of our Lord."