You know the amazing idea that hit you while you were stuck in traffic? Do you remember the one that splashed you in the face during your shower? How about the one that woke you in the middle of the night and kept you from sleep?
Pay attention to those. They are pearls from heaven.
Whenever I have created something good – whether it is a piece of music, a blog, a recipe, a children’s book, whatever – I am keenly aware that the idea did not come from ME. I am merely a conduit for God.
In the case of music, a melody will wind its way into my thoughts, and I simply take dictation. It’s as if I’m back in Music Theory class with Dr. Rosenkranz as he plunks out a bit of song on the piano for the class to write out on staff paper. When a melody pops into my head, I know it is God, the Composer, dropping a pearl from heaven.
Sometimes, I sit at the piano, hands folded, and I’ll ask, “What key?” A key and meter flash in my mind. I place my hands on the ivory, and music that had not existed on earth until that moment is born. I am certain the music already existed in heaven, but it won’t be heard on earth until I catch the pearl.
But here’s the kicker. So many times, I catch a pearl… and then let it drop to the ground, unrealized. I determine that no one wants to hear the melody, or read the books “I” write. I decide that the idea came from me, and therefore, isn’t very good. I listen to negative self-talk about success being meant for others, not for me. I give audience to the enemy’s whispers of doom, gloom and doubt. In so doing, I become the wicked servant in the parable who buried his master’s treasure rather than expanding it for his glory. (Matthew 25)
Dropping pearls is dangerous. If you drop them too many times, or fail to catch them at all, you may not be trusted with them anymore.
So… have you had any great ideas lately?
Treat them with care.
They are pearls from heaven.
P.S. Did you notice the new blog title? It hints that there are changes (i.e. additions, not subtractions) ahead for this blog. I caught a pearl! 🙂
-wwh
Ahhhh…the self-doubt that ruins the possibilities… received a pearl on the way back from the airport and am re-energized, re-focused, chasin’ the blues away and trying new things. Working to hold onto more of those pearls. Wonderful, insightful post!
Yay! I’m glad you’re catching them, Patti! 🙂
Oh, girl, how many I have dropped b/c of insecurity. Thank you for the reminder. I’ll take this as a pearl from God. ❤
And oh, how dangerous we would be if we never let the pearls fall to earth! Heh, heh, heh… 🙂 Thanks, as always, for being such an encourager to me. ❤
Wendi this is an excellent post! I am so glad to hear such a gifted sister in Christ speak this truth out to others. The enemy cannot unpay our ransom but he can keep us from being kingdom productive with lies. Thank you thank you! God is so good and He only makes geniuses in one form or another – looking for pearls today – thanks for the reminder!!
May you be a pearl-catcher of the greatest kind, Kevin! I so appreciate your encouragement and support. Backatcha!
It’s so true, it’s like a moment of inspiration clouded by inattentiveness sometimes. Thanks for bringing this to my attention today. Beautifully spoken pearls of wisdom from God through you.
Inattentiveness… Yup. That’s something I am guilty of as well. Thanks for dropping by my blog and visiting with me for a bit. 🙂
Wendi! This is so great and just what so many of us need to hear. I’m excited to see what God’s up to as you implement His changes in your life and on the blog!
I can’t wait to share! Hee heeeeeeee!
Excellent post. I, like many others, struggle with insecurities when it comes to expressing the pearls from heaven. The comparison of the wicked servant who buried his talent and then it was given to the faithful servant is a scary thought. The thought of no longer being trusted with those pearls from heaven is unbearable. Thank you for that reminder.
May heaven rain down as many pearls as you can catch, Joani! Thanks for your thoughts. 🙂