The Courage to Begin

Hey there – Kate here, the host of the Aus Music Showcase. In my journey, I’ve found that often, the hardest part of creativity is simply starting. We doubt ourselves, we compare, or we wait until we feel “ready.” But God delights in our first steps. He created us not to hide but to shine. These quotes remind us that courage is the gateway to creativity.

One of the things we talk about on the Aus Music Showcase is that creativity isn’t reserved for the confident or the “talented” – it’s for everyone. But to live that out, we need courage. That’s why in our “Creative Moment” each week, I share quotes that help us silence doubt and take the first steps in creating, with God by our side.

Let’s dive in…

“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” Michelangelo

🎨 Just as Michelangelo saw possibility in stone, God sees beauty in you. He has already placed creativity inside you – your task is simply to uncover it.

✨ “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought.” Albert Einstein

🎲 God often gives fresh vision to those willing to look differently. Your unique perspective might be the very insight He wants to use.

✨ “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”  Isaiah 43:19

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Sylvia Plath

🎼 Self-doubt can silence us, but God’s Word reminds us who we are – chosen, loved, capable through Him.

✨ “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision.” Neil Gaiman

🎻 Your story matters because God authored it. No one else can tell it the way you can.

✨ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

“I apply the term ‘creativity’ broadly… it’s problem solving.” – Edwin Catmull

🎭 Creativity isn’t just art – it’s also the Spirit’s wisdom guiding us in life’s challenges.

✨ “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.” James 1:5

A Final Encouragement

Every step you take in courage uncovers more of who God made you to be. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back. Ask Him for wisdom, step out, and create – because your courage partnered with His Spirit can bring beauty into the world.

I’ve loved bringing these quotes in our ‘Creative Moment’ every episode – if you love them too make sure to reach out and connect with me over on Instagram HERE

x Kate