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Communion With God Stimulates Divine Creativity in Worship and the Arts

Jan Balch writes the following: Since learning how to communicate with God through your course, I have been able to significantly reduce the time it takes to centre myself on Him.This has come in handy through the worship time at church as God repeatedly shows me visions and communicates with me. (Although, earlier on I tried not to listen as He told me to draw in church!)

Finally, God used my pastor as the kicker to get me moving in the area He wanted.My pastor came to me and said, 'Jan, you should bring your sketchbook and draw in church!' I argued a bit, this was not of my upbringing. My first reaction was to say, 'But pastor!People will think I am ignoring your message...not paying attention!'He laughed and said, 'Dear, if God gives you a gift, you are to use it to worship Him!Learn to use it His way and He will bless it!'

So, stepping out in faith, I brought my sketchbook to church and beganreceiving visions through worship that I sketched.These visions in many cases were prophetic in the areas of God's pouring out, God's making of warriors for His kingdom...etc.My pastor then decided I should take this one step further and built me an easel! 'This is too much, Lord!' I said, 'it shouldn't be about me, it should be about You!' (Drawing in the back pew is one thing; painting on an easel for all to see was another!)But, Jesus, being faithful, comforted me and changed my heart...showing me that the work I do, I do for Him, to bless others and share His impressions upon them. I began to paint in church!

We have posted several of Jan's paintings below. You may contact her to purchase 5X7 or 6X9 copies if you desire.


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Metamorphosis
-Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20

The story behind this painting begins with the desire of the artist to break open in a more spiritual and artistic way. A wise young man said, Paint from your soul, Mom, not from your head! I stood before the blank canvas and asked the Lord to open up my soul, as my son had said. Open up my soul Lord, show me what You see! This is the result of that encounter with God. This was before I began painting or drawing in churchalmost a full year before. God works with us, no matter how long it takes, to prepare us for our journey!
 


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Break Forth
-Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20
Isaiah 44:3

This creation was received as a vision at a worship service. It was my first time painting in front of a crowd. Although nervous, I was more excited to see what God had in store. The two hands showed a flood of water, mixed with blood, pouring out. God is offering His Church eternal living water. Upon the completion of the painting, the verse Isaiah 44:3 came to my mind as a representation of its meaning. As I painted this, God gave me another vision that was to be tied into itit is as follows.
 


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The River of God
-Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 26
Isaiah 35:6&7

This vision came to me while concentrating on the Break Forth painting. It was a continuation of that theme. God says in Scripture He will pour out. Isaiah 35:6,7. 

When I looked upon the painting that I had started with meadows and rocks along the river, it felt wrong.

I went to the Lord and prayed. I then decided to Gesso the bottom half of the painting. That was when the power of God in the painting took on a life of its own. That simple act became alive with power, the power of eternal water pouring forth from Heaven. The tree on the left represents the old churchGod is daring all of us to cross over His River to the new church (the 3 young trees)one of growth and strengthHe asks us are we ready? Upon further consideration of this painting, when one looks beyond the original and deeper into the picture, it becomes clear that Jesus face is within the waterfall. 

His face came about on His accord not mine (the artist) I was not intending to paint a face in there. That in itself is a miracle of God. He told me I would paint Him into my paintings, He wasnt kidding!


 


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Shadow of the Cross
-Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 20

This vision came to my heart as I was worshiping in church. The cross was the focal point along with its shadow. Then God showed me that His people, whom He loves, are standing under the shadow of that Cross.

His Glory shines down from heaven upon the scene. If you look at the hands carefully, you will find that some of the hands are open to Him, some partially opened, some closed, and some focused only on Him (pointing to the cross). God loves them all no matter where they are in their walk with Him!


 


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Jesus and Child
-Graphite Pencil Sketch - 8 x 11

This drawing came to me as I worshiped in church. A young child, aged 1 years, was walking and swaying to the music at the front of the church. She held her white blanket high above her head and then lay it down on the floorshe did this several times. She then held the blanket close to her, as though it was soothing her. This image of Christ being that blanket came to me and I started to draw. You will notice that she still carries the blanket in her hand behind Jesus back, that is because it represents to her the reality of the soothing Spirit of God in her life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links Which Explore Divine Creativity

  1. Release Divine Creativity - King David Journaled Out the Design for Solomon's Temple! 
  2. Spirit Born Creativity - book 
  3. 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice - book  
  4. Hearing God - for Intimacy, Healing, Creativity, Meditation and Dream Interpretation - book
  5. Mark Virkler Interviewed - Description of the Creative Process - audio 
  6. Creative Prayer and Downloadable file of the contents of this blog  
  7. A Banner for Jesus - An Expression of Divine Creativity by Linda Burton 
  8. Creativity, Innovation and the Kingdom of God by Bill Dupley 
  9. Release God's Creativity and Transform Society by Bill Dupley  
  10. Divine Creativity Rewarded 
  11. Can Non-Christians Receive God's Creative Flow?  
  12. Communion With God Stimulates Divine Creativity in Worship and the Arts  
  13. Vision of God Revealing "Divine Substance" - A Key to Creative Miracles by Karin da Silva

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4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice DVDs

4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice DVDs

by Mark Virkler | 10 Discs

This DVD Set of the 10-hour course will draw you into a classroom experience with others who are learning to hear from God right alongside you. It follows along with the LEARN 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice notebook (available for $4.95). Because Dr. Virkler is teaching directly from this booklet, it is recommended that you purchase both the LEARN notebook and the complete book entitled 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. You will want to meditate on the teaching and do the exercises found in the large book if you intend to fully internalize the skill of living daily out of God’s voice.


Looking for the new Abridged Edition? See this blog post to learn more and order.


Price: $69.95

4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice DVDs - Abridged Edition

by Mark Virkler | 3 Discs | 10 Sessions

A complete description is available by clicking here, where you will find information on the 60-minute version of this product. The main difference is that these 10 sessions are shorter, averaging 40 minutes each. You asked for it and it's finally available! The same core teaching now abridged, making the sessions easier to fit into your Sunday School class, home group meeting or lunch hour Bible study.

Price: $39.95

A Stroll Along the Sea of Galilee DVD

New life for your daily devotions!

The #1 Tool in the World for Introducing People to Hearing God's Voice! Pop this into your DVD player during your morning devotional time and let us paint a scene of you and Jesus walking together along the Sea of Galilee. We'll encourage you to ask Him one of the following questions, "Lord, what would You like to say to me?" "How do You see me?" or "Do You love me?" We then guide you into using the four keys for hearing God's voice, which are: quieting yourself down, fixing your eyes on Jesus, tuning to spontaneity and writing.

Price: $2.95
Counseled by God DVD Series

Counseled by God DVDs

by Mark Virkler | 4 Discs

Just Released: 35th Anniversary Edition

The foremost training series in the world teaching you how to become emotionally whole by hearing the voice of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6)! A genuine word from the Lord heals the broken-hearted. All the “how to” books can never do what a rhema word from God can do for the inner man. You will learn to let God speak to your heart and counsel you about the basic emotional pressures of life such as anger, doubt, depression, condemnation and inferiority. You will learn to let God replace these with His opposites, as His voice releases His grace within your heart. Those whom the Son sets free are free indeed!

Price: $59.95
Prayers That Heal the Heart DVDs

Prayers That Heal the Heart Revised & Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition DVDs

by Mark Virkler | 15 Sessions | 7 Discs

Prayer counseling that breaks every yoke! Everything you need to experience deep healing of your soul and spirit. Did you know that you don’t need to be continually plagued by negative thoughts, feelings, pictures or memories?

It is not part of the "human condition" to feel the constant nagging of doubt, insecurity, or anger. No matter what sin you are trying to overcome, what lie you think you’ll always believe, or what traumas your heart has suffered in the past, you will receive total freedom and restoration by praying these prayers in faith.

Price: $69.95

Everyday Angels DVDs

By Charity Virkler Kayembe

You can partner with Heaven’s angelic hosts!

Do you have guardian angels? Does God want you to know them? Find out what Scripture reveals and how YOU can interact with the company of Heaven!

The supernatural realm permeates our natural world! Therefore, experiencing angels should be an everyday occurrence–we simply need to open our spiritual eyes to their reality and role in our lives.

Price: $59.00
Hear God Through Your Dreams DVDs

Hear God Through Your Dreams DVDs

by Mark Virkler | 5 Sessions

The DVDs and CDs correspond with the Hear God Through Your Dreams book and for maximum growth and internalization, we recommend utilizing it along with either the CD or DVD set. The book provides an outline to follow as you watch the DVDs. Also included are application exercises and classroom activities. (Note: There are 5 sessions on 3 discs.)

Price: $39.95

Hearing God Through Your Dreams DVDs

by Mark Virkler and Charity Virkler Kayembe | 10 Sessions on 3 Discs

Learn How to Hear God’s Voice, Even When You Are Sleeping

Receive divine counsel nightly. Increase emotional health, wisdom and creativity.

Recorded live at Catch the Fire in Toronto!

Price: $49.95

Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions DVDs

by Mark Virkler and Charity Kayembe | 14 Sessions | 6.5 hours

Build a theology and experience the role of Kingdom emotions to engage and release Kingdom power! Jesus, moved by compassion, healed (Matt. 14:14). You can, too! Discover how Kingdom emotions can be born in your heart to carry the Holy Spirit's power to perform healing, as well as turn on healing genes while turning off inflammatory genes. Experience God's Kingdom which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:17)!

Price: $59.95

49 Lies DVDs – 49 Religious Lies Jesus Told Me to Stop Believing

by Mark Virkler | 6 Discs

49 Video Sessions are included

This package includes 49 professionally taped sessions, each 5-12 minutes long which is my testimony of breaking free from each lie. I discuss what the lie is, its impact on my life, what Jesus spoke, my prayer of repentance and the new freedom I experienced which allows me to step into a new life in Christ.

If you have ever believed any of the following lies, then this book is for you: "Emotions are soulish;" "Money is evil or secular;" "It is wrong to seek vision;" "Don’t trust experiences;" "God gave me a mind and expects me to use it;" "Politics are evil;" God is always beating on me;" or one of 43 more such detestable lies...

Price: $49.00

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