Expressions in Creation: Embrace the Joy and Peace of Reflecting
Welcome to the Personal Expressions space!
Personal Expressions is a space set apart for reflection, where thoughts can be examined, emotions acknowledged, and the inner life given room to breathe. Here, stillness creates rest. Reflection becomes a way of paying attention: to what is stirring beneath the surface, to what is being shaped over time, and to the quiet work that often goes unnoticed. Grounded in Scripture and guided by thoughtful prompts, this space invites honesty, openness, and a willingness to pause long enough to listen to what God is revealing to you.
More Than “Whatever Will Be”
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3
The familiar refrain, “Que será, será—whatever will be, will be” suggests a kind of peaceful resignation or release. There is comfort in acknowledging that the future may be unknown. Yet Scripture invites us into something deeper than passive acceptance. What God offers is not resignation, but peace rooted in trusting the outcome according to His will, even while we remain faithfully engaged in the work before us.
When creating a wedding dress, the design is not accidental. Thought goes into how each piece will be formed and joined. The bodice may begin as a simple geometric shape, embellishment placement, and the skirt cut with intention and care. While the final result may unfold in unexpected ways, it comes from commitment to the work, sitting at the design table, shaping carefully, and seeing the process through.
Faith is similar. Scripture tells us to commit our work to the Lord because it is God who gives us the work of our hands. We do not offer Him self-made effort; we bring what He has already entrusted to us. Commitment involves effort, stewardship, and responsibility that are empowered by the Holy Spirit, who guides us, convicts us, strengthens us, and enables us to finish well.
The future may not be ours to control, but the work before us is ours to steward well, under God’s guidance and in dependence on Him.
Reflection:
Where might you be settling for passive acceptance instead of active trust?
How can you bring the work God has placed in your hands to Him, seeking His peace, His power, and His guidance throughout the process?
