In my 20s, art was my backstage pass.

Literally.

I lived between Palm Beach and Miami, attending luxury events and high-end parties where my artistic flair got me in the door. I was that girl – the creative one who could paint a mural, design a restaurant brand, or make cool digital art from photos of my pretty friends. I created for fun, for attention, and for access.

And for a while, it worked.

People loved my work. I was invited into circles of influencers, celebrities, and entrepreneurs. But underneath the glitter, I was spiritually empty.

The Illusion of Creative Success

Back then, I thought success meant being seen. Being celebrated. Being in the “right” rooms.

My art was beautiful, but it was hollow. It didn’t carry eternal weight. It wasn’t born from purpose. It was art for applause.

I was also deep in the New Age world – crystals, manifestation, astrology, energy work. I was spiritually hungry, but following breadcrumbs that never satisfied.

Looking back, I see how creativity was always meant to be a gift from God, but I had hijacked it for my own validation.

A Shift in My Thirties: Longing for More

By my 30s, the party lifestyle lost its sparkle. I wanted my creativity to matter. I began seeking depth. I wanted to create art that brought healing, shifted atmospheres, and made a difference in the world.

But the deeper I went into spiritual practices outside of Christ, the more confused I became. I was exhausted from chasing mystical experiences that never led to peace.

That’s when something began to stir, a deep yearning to know the truth.

Encountering Jesus and the Holy Spirit

In my late 30s, I had a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything. I surrendered my heart, laid down my idols, and asked God to show me who He really was.

And He did.

I met the Holy Spirit – not as an abstract energy, but as a living, breathing Comforter, Counselor, and Creator.

I began reading the Bible, praying, fasting, and worshiping. And most of all, I began creating again. But this time, with Him.

What It Means to Create with the Holy Spirit

Creating with the Holy Spirit isn’t about making “Christian-looking” art. It’s not about slapping a Bible verse on a canvas or only painting doves and crosses.

It’s about:

• Inviting God into your creative process
• Listening for His direction
• Allowing Him to heal you through the act of creating
• Making space for the supernatural to move through your hands
• Giving glory to God through your gifts

Now, when I paint, write, photograph, or design, I ask:

“Holy Spirit, what do You want to create today?”

Sometimes, He gives me an image in a dream. Sometimes a Scripture jumps off the page. Sometimes I feel His presence so strongly that I weep while painting.

This is not performance. It’s a partnership.

The Fruits of Spirit-Led Creativity

Since I began creating with the Holy Spirit, my art has become:

A. Prophetic

People look at it and say, “That’s exactly what I needed to see.” The Holy Spirit speaks through it, bringing comfort, clarity, or conviction.

B. Healing

Many of my pieces are born out of personal healing, and they carry that healing into others’ lives. The act of creating becomes a form of inner deliverance.

C. Worship

My art is no longer about building my brand, it’s about building altars. Each brushstroke is an offering of praise.

D. Missional

God has used my art in retreats, online ministry, and even global missions. It’s gone to places I may never step foot in, but His Spirit carries it.

Creating in a World That Doesn’t Understand

Not everyone will get it.

When I left the New Age community and began sharing my testimony, I lost friends, clients, and opportunities. People thought I was “too spiritual,” “too Jesus-y,” or just plain weird.

But I gained something much greater. Purpose, identity, peace, and a restored relationship with God.

And the people who do get it? They’re the ones I was called to reach all along.

Tips for Creating with the Holy Spirit

If you’re ready to create with the Holy Spirit, here are a few ways to start:

A. Dedicate Your Creativity to God

Say it out loud. Write it down. Give Him full ownership.

“Lord, everything I create is for Your glory.”

B. Create in Worship

Put on worship music, light a candle, pray in tongues or in silence. Set the space apart.

C. Journal What You Hear

Sometimes, before I create, I write what I feel God is saying. Then I respond visually.

D. Don’t Overthink

Perfectionism kills inspiration. Flow with the Spirit. It’s okay to make a mess – it’s all worship.

E. Invite Him Into Every Medium

Whether you’re painting, dancing, sewing, baking, or photographing – He’s interested in it all.

Spirit ArtVentures: A Creative Redemption Story

That’s why I created Spirit ArtVentures, not just to sell art, but to invite others into this sacred creative walk.

We offer:

• Online courses on Spirit-led creativity
• Devotional tools for creative worship
• Faith-based journals and resources

Because creativity is not just a gift. It’s a weapon. A healing balm. A kingdom-building tool.

My Prayer for You

If you’ve ever felt:

• Like your creativity didn’t matter
• Like you’ve used your gifts for the wrong reasons
• Spiritually lost or confused by too many voices

I want you to know: God wants to redeem your creativity.

He gave you your imagination. He delights in your expression. And He longs to co-create with you.

Conclusion: Paint for the Kingdom

I used to create for popularity. Now I create for eternity.

I used to paint from performance. Now I paint from presence.

Creating with the Holy Spirit isn’t about becoming a perfect artist. It’s about becoming a vessel for the One who created you.

So pick up your brush, your pen, your lens, your clay.

And say:

“Holy Spirit, let’s make something together.”

Because when you create with Him, you create with purpose, power, and prophetic beauty.