Joyed Up DevotionalSample

EXPLORE THE ARTS

Write, sing, dance, draw, paint, explore photography, attend an exhibition, check out an arts gallery, listen to music, and explore the arts. Some kinds of music have been proven to be therapeutic and can help listeners with anxiety or depression. Another is photography or paintings. These are parts of art that heal our minds. Exploring any of the arts can help you through your moods and sad times. Writing is also proven to help get over mild depression and anxiety. Keeping journals is the secret, and there is a level of healing that comes from writing, especially when you write how you feel and what you hope for from the things you go through. We have intentionally developed this devotional to encourage expressive journaling. The truth is that emotions cloud our judgment, and writing helps to take the issues away from our emotions. This, in turn, helps us deal with the issue without being emotionally overwhelmed or with clouded judgment. This is similar to how the other forms of art work. Explore the arts today and enjoy your life.

Action Tip:

Create a playlist of inspiring songs. Keep writing as this devotional has encouraged you to do these past days - expressive or creative writing. If you are a lover of art, consciously explore the arts today. Use your phone camera to take amazing pictures (not selfies); paint something beautiful, or do a drawing of yourself or how you feel. Do something creative. You'll love yourself for it.

Affirmations:

When GOD made me, he gave me gifts. I use my gifts to the best of my ability, and I explore more fields. I can do all things, because my father is the creator of all things; therefore, all things come to me expressly. GOD’s hand is upon me to be creative and showcase HIS glory. I declare that I am free from unnecessary issues, and my mind is free. I enjoy liberty in Christ to do all that HE has put in me to do. Christ in me makes all the difference. So I stick by HIM all the way, and I trust HIM to maintain my liberty in HIM. I declare that my hands are blessed and all that I do prospers. Amen!