Christ Is Your Creative Director
As a creative person, I spent much of my life looking to the world for direction. I built my intuition on man-made rules—guidelines set by industries, trends, and the expectations of others. Whether it was art, design, or any creative discipline, I sought answers in fleeting external metrics, always trying to find meaning in structures that were ultimately hollow.
Before I became a Christian, my work reflected that search. It was scattered, desperate, and broken. There was no cohesion, no through line to tie it all together. Each project felt like a standalone attempt to prove something—to myself or to others—but it never gave me the fulfillment I was seeking.
Everything changed when I made Christ my creative director.
Building on a True Foundation
As soon as I placed Christ at the center of my creative process, I discovered what I had been missing: a foundation. With Christ guiding me, my work found continuity and purpose. No longer was I searching aimlessly for external validation. Suddenly, every project—regardless of the medium or discipline—felt connected. Christ became the unifying thread, the through line that tied my creativity together.
When I embraced Him as my creative director, I realized that intuition didn’t have to be built on man-made rules. True intuition comes from a place of faith. It’s not about following trends or metrics; it’s about surrendering to the flow of His guidance. Christ doesn’t override your intuition—He refines it, spearheading your creative instincts and giving them direction and clarity.
Flow and the Fulfillment of Consistency
I began to understand this principle not only through my creative work but also in my everyday life. When I ride my bike, I’ve always been drawn to the idea of a flow state—the consistent, rhythmic cadence where everything feels aligned.
For years, I rode with a speedometer that tracked my distance, elevation gain, average speed, and every other metric imaginable. I used it to validate my efforts, to measure the success of my ride with numbers. But the more I relied on those metrics, the less joy I felt. My focus was on external validation, and the ride itself became secondary.
One day, I stopped using the speedometer. Instead of tracking the numbers, I focused on the rhythm of my ride—on the feeling of the pedals turning, the wind rushing past, and the world moving beneath me. I let go of the need to measure my performance and embraced the flow state entirely.
That’s when I found true fulfillment.
This experience mirrored what it felt like to make Christ my creative director. When you surrender to Him, you enter a spiritual flow state. Your life takes on a cadence, a consistency that feels effortless and deeply fulfilling. It’s not about checking boxes or hitting targets; it’s about aligning with His guidance and letting Him lead.
Metrics vs. Meaning
The world constantly urges us to measure success through metrics—whether it’s social media likes, sales figures, or performance analytics. These numbers give us a fleeting sense of validation, but they never offer lasting meaning.
Christ offers something radically different. He doesn’t measure your worth by numbers, achievements, or outward appearances. Instead, He provides an eternal metric—one rooted in faith, love, and purpose. When you make Him your creative director, you stop chasing validation and start creating from a place of fulfillment.
This shift changes everything. Your work is no longer about proving yourself or keeping up with trends. It becomes an extension of your relationship with Christ, a way to glorify Him and share His truth with the world.
Consistency Through Christ
When Christ leads your creative process, everything flows. The scattered pieces of your life and work come together with consistency and purpose. You no longer feel the need to force things or search for direction, because He provides it.
This doesn’t mean the journey will always be easy. Challenges and setbacks will still come, but with Christ at the helm, you face them with confidence. His guidance gives you the cadence to keep moving forward, one step—or one stroke, one pedal, one word—at a time.
As Proverbs 3:5-6 says:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
When you trust Him completely, you find that straight path. The rhythm of your life aligns with His will, and every step feels purposeful.
Conclusion: Surrender to the Flow
Making Christ your creative director isn’t about relinquishing your creativity—it’s about elevating it. It’s about moving beyond the scattered, desperate attempts to find meaning in external validation and embracing the flow state that comes from following His guidance.
Whether you’re creating art, riding a bike, or simply living your life, Christ provides the consistency and purpose you’ve been searching for. He ties everything together, giving your work and your actions a cohesion that reflects His eternal truth.
So let go of the metrics. Let go of the need to prove yourself. Surrender to the flow of His guidance, and watch as your life and your creativity take on new depth and meaning. With Christ as your creative director, you’ll discover a fulfillment that the world could never offer.