Christmas is such a busy season. Ironic, isn’t it? Sometimes we push God aside to get it all done. The songwriter, Matt Maher, must have had an “aha” moment when he posed an intriguing question, “Is there room in your heart for God to write His story?” It is a line from “Make Room,” the Christmas song by the musical group Casting Crowns.
We know room was made in a lowly stable in Bethlehem for the birth of the Christ child over 2,000 years ago. But Maher’s fast-forward leap into the 21st century helps us ponder, “Am I carving out enough space for God to work His creativity in my life?”
Eager to enrich and bless our lives, God awaits an invitation. When you take a time-out to push all the holiday hustle aside and welcome God in, you may receive your own “aha” moment as you recognize His presence.
Working a lifetime in the creative community, I’ve collaborated with writers, art directors, journalists, graphic designers, cartoonists, musicians, photographers, and editors – we all yearn for the serendipitous moment of creativity. An idea begins to germinate. A concept is born. “Eureka!” A campaign becomes a reality. The camaraderie is therapeutic. In the end, we celebrate our collective spark. “Together we did it!”
Much more rewarding are the times when I ask God to be my creative director. Allowing God’s creative reign in my heart always turns out better than being left to my own devices. The moment I realize God is with me, I think, “Give Him Room!” I don’t grapple with life’s challenges alone. Wow! Those are the moments to cherish.
“God, stir my heart and write your story. The chapters of my life are much more colorful with you in them.”