The Childlike Wonder of Creativity

One of the things I love most about the Aus Music Showcase is celebrating the truth that “we’re all made in the image of a creative God”. That means creativity isn’t reserved for “arty” people – it’s in every single one of us.

This week, let’s start with five quotes that we’ve used on the show this year that remind us of the childlike wonder of creativity and how we can begin to see the extraordinary in the everyday.

“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” Pablo Picasso

🎨 Children create without fear of judgment. They imagine, play, and dream with abandon. Jesus told us to come to Him like children – free, joyful, unafraid. What if you let yourself create with that same freedom today?

✨“And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’” – Matthew 18:3

“There’s room for everybody on the planet to be creative and conscious if you are your own person. If you’re trying to be like somebody else, then there isn’t.” Tori Amos

🎻 God didn’t make you to be a copy of anyone else. Your creativity has Kingdom value because it carries your voice and His imprint.

✨ “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

“Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.”  Donatella Versace

🎭 Conflict doesn’t have to be negative. Sometimes it’s God shaking us out of our comfort zones. When tension comes, lean in. It might be the place where He births something brand new through you.

✨ “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” Bill Moyers

🎲 God’s fingerprints are in the everyday. A cup of tea with a friend, a walk in your neighbourhood, even the quiet moments at home – these are places He reveals His beauty. Look again. There’s wonder woven into your everyday life.

✨ “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” Neil Armstrong

🚀 We don’t have to get it perfect. Our Creator invites us to live freely, take risks, and enjoy the process. Creativity isn’t about flawless outcomes – it’s about the joy of being alive and reflecting His nature.

✨ “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

A Final Encouragement

You were made in the image of the Creator God. That means that creativity is your birthright. It doesn’t have to look like painting a masterpiece or writing a hit song. It can be as simple as the way you approach a problem, share kindness, or see beauty in the everyday.

So this week, give yourself permission to play, explore, and create. Step into the freedom God has given you – because your creativity is a reflection of HIM!

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