The Real Test — Trusting God with Your Creative Gift
- God Arts
- Jul 9
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 29
In the fast-paced world of creativity and content creation, where ideas spark like wildfire and inspiration often feels fleeting, trusting God with your creative passions can feel both exhilarating and scary. Imagine standing on the edge of something beautiful and unknown—wanting to leap, not knowing the outcome, but trusting the One who called you to create in the first place.
This is the journey of surrender and obedience we unpack in this episode of #TheGodArtsPodcast with our guest, Kellianne Rae Jordan—a Jamaican-American creative, strategist, and co-host of The Pro Creatives Podcast. Together, we dive into what it truly means to let go of control and allow God to guide your creative calling.
Here are a few takeaways we learned during the conversation:
Embracing the unknown as a Creative
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5
Every creative has faced that moment: the crossroads where clarity fades and the next step feels impossible to see. Kellianne shares how embracing God’s guidance—especially in seasons of uncertainty—has been crucial in her creative walk.
Trusting God means moving when He says move, even when you can't see the full picture. It’s saying “yes” to the process and trusting Him in the journey, not just in the final product.
Surrendering to God is not a weakness— It’s wisdom
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this” — Psalms 35:7
Surrender isn’t passive—it’s powerful. It’s the intentional act of yielding your plans, passions, and timeline to the One who knows the end from the beginning.
Kellianne reminds us,“It’s about connecting God the Creator to His creation, using creativity as a conduit for His grace.”
When we surrender, we step into divine partnership. We allow God to lead the creative process—even when it looks different than we imagined.
God Has a Track Record — Trust It
“I have a track record with the Lord." — Kellieann Rae Jordan
When the future feels uncertain, look back at God's faithfulness. Trusting His track record means remembering how He’s come through in the past—how He provided, protected, and guided you or others—and letting that history shape your hope that he will come through in the future.
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act. (Psalm 37:5, ESV)
Creativity Flourishes in Community
One of the most powerful moments in the episode is the reflection on The Healing Room, an event where God moved through storytelling, faith, and collaboration. Kellianne emphasizes that creativity is never a solo journey:
“It’s never just one person called to the thing; it’s all of us together.”
As Christian creatives, surrounding ourselves with people who understand both the artistic and spiritual side of our calling is vital. Community brings encouragement, wisdom, and accountability.
Storytelling as Ministry
Throughout the episode, Kellianne shares how storytelling has become a vessel for ministry. Whether through film, live events, or quiet moments behind the scenes, her creativity is a reflection of God’s truth and beauty.
Final Thoughts on Trusting God with Your Creative Gift
Trusting God with your creative gift isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a daily act of surrender. It's choosing to keep showing up, to release control, and to believe that God’s version of your creative journey is far more beautiful than anything you could orchestrate on your own.
If you’ve ever wrestled with creative control, delayed dreams, or the tension between calling and responsibility — this conversation is for you.
Small Task to Cultivate Surrender:
Take 10 quiet minutes today and ask God this simple question:
“What area of my creativity have I been afraid to surrender?”
Write down whatever comes up. Then, craft a short, honest prayer where you release that creative plan, dream, or project into God’s hands. Be specific. Invite Him to lead, redirect, or reshape anything that doesn’t align with His will.
Read your prayer out loud. Pray over it. Sit with it.
Then, take one small step of obedience this week — even if it’s just saying “yes” again.
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