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Wow. This was such a powerful read. It brought so much clarity to beliefs about creating I've long had, all while opening my eyes even more to the beautiful freedom of creating with God. Every creative out there who is looking to break free from the pressure of this world and create in a place of freedom and joy with God NEEDS to read this profound book.

"In a noisy world where everyone has an opinion about everything, it is only God's interpretation and validation that ultimately matters. Only he understands all that we've had to battle through just to get to this point. Only he fully knows, sees, and loves us. This isn't something we earn but receive freely from God."

"Our ultimate creative loyalty should never be tied to an individual, industry, genre, audience expectation, or formula of what's worked before. It shouldn't be compromised by the desire for validation, applause, or revenue. Our creative loyalty should be to God alone."

"If we wait until we have all the answers, we'll never begin. There is no roadmap for the 'not yet.' There is God's presence. That is what matters most...and it must be enough. If not, every curveball will potentially take you out."

"The world is actively trying to conform us into its likeness and image. So is the enemy. We will ultimately reflect the image of who or what we spend the most time with--whether that is our own reflection, AI, culture...or God."

"In a world full of opinions, be sure you give God the first and last word on your work."

"Jesus doesn't give us a map but simply says, 'Follow me.' As we do, we discover what's needed for the next step, and then the next."

"True success occurs when we pursue our dreams, projects, and people in our realm of influence *with* God. When you step into this reality, you experience success *as you create* rather than hoping to achieve it after the fact, based on the response of others."

"God has designed your soul to need regular times of restoration. That only occurs when you choose to be unavailable, at least for a moment, to the world's non-stop expectations."

"We don't need you exhausted. We need you creative."

"Constantly complaining creatives are creating the wrong thing. But those who create an atmosphere of joy, wonder, and awe set the stage in a way that leads to creations of abundance--while inviting others to join the dance of creation."

"If what we do just points back to us, we're shining our light in the wrong direction. Though it's from us, our art at some point becomes no longer about us. We elevate our art by remembering who infused us with our skills and who we are making it for. We drag it down by expecting it to elevate us."

"But if you create with God, artificial intelligence can never duplicate that. AI can never give birth to works that contain an eternal spark because, for starters, it isn't eternal. Your art will be irreplaceable and unduplicatable because God will reveal ideas and insights beyond your (as well as AI's) wildest imagination."

"Success is simply entering into what we do with God--and trusting the results to Him."

"For those who love God, lack never gets the last word. God never runs out of time or resources. His kingdom is one of abundance, not scarcity."

"If it's just you and the work, the pressure is on you to make it happen. It becomes the key to everything--including your validation. But it's not just you and your work. It's you and God. That is the real key to everything."

"God doesn't just invite us to experience his original creation. He invites us to make new creations together with him."