11:11

Our first glimpse of God in Genesis is as Creator. From nothing, he spoke oceans, mountains, forests, whales, hummingbirds, and humans into existence. He isn’t just the most creative being ever. He created creativity.

So is it really a surprise that God chooses to speak to us in the most creative ways imaginable? Certainly through Scripture. That’s our foundation. But also with his words. One of my favorite ways to experience God’s constant daily presence is through his sometimes powerful, sometimes playful reminders of his love for me.

How he does that is unique for each of us. For me, God often uses the number 1 as a reminder that he is making all things new. I see it mostly whenever I look at the time, it’s 1:11 or 11:11. And for that one minute, I pause and remember that God makes all things new in my heart, my family, my creativity, and this broken world.

If you’ve never experienced the joy of this, ask God for it to begin. For some, it will be hummingbirds, flowers, sunrises, a phrase, a song, or a color. God has limitless ways to speak to our heart. So what’s your 11:11?

One last thought. If today’s reading resonated, take a moment now to email or share it with a fellow creative, friend or family member who could use the encouragement.

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