This episode explores how surrendering to God's plan, even at a podcast festival, can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughs and a deeper connection with your inner voice. Here are the key takeaways: 1. Trusting God's Creative Flow: We can plan and schedule, but ultimately, God guides our paths. Surrendering to His plan allows Him to weave unexpected detours into opportunities for growth and creativity. (Proverbs 16:9: "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps" (NIV))2. Listening to Your Inner Voice: The Holy Spirit can speak to us through intuition and a sense of peace. Discerning that voice and following its gentle nudges can lead us down unexpected but divinely-orchestrated paths. (Romans 8:14: "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." (NIV))3. Embracing the Unknown: Stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing the unfamiliar can be scary, but it's often where God leads us to experience new things and discover hidden potential. Faith allows us to trust that He will guide us even in the unknown. (Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (NIV))4. Self-Care is Essential: Just as Jesus prioritized time for prayer and solitude, prioritizing rest and self-care allows us to be more receptive to God's leading and creatively replenish ourselves. (Mark 1:35: "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." (NIV))5. The Importance of Play and Exploration: God created us with the capacity for joy and exploration. Following a playful curiosity and allowing ourselves to explore new things can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughs. (Proverbs 17:22: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." (NIV))6. Rekindling Your Inner Child: The Bible encourages us to retain a childlike faith and wonder. Reconnecting with that playful, creative part of ourselves can open doors to new possibilities. (Matthew 18:3: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (NIV))7. God Uses All Experiences for Our Good: Even the unexpected detours and challenges we face can be used by God to refine us and shape us into who He created us to be. (Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (NIV))8. Creativity is a Gift from God: Our creative talents and passions are gifts from God, meant to be used to glorify Him and bless others. Following your creative calling is a way of honoring God's gift within you. (1 Corinthians 12:7-11: "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one is given the word of wisdom by the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by the one and same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills." (NIV)) - Shoot me an email at [email protected]. Tell me about yourself, your passions, and the gifts you bring to the world. Thanks for listening! Your presence here means a lot. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram.