Express Yourself
what makes you tick?
We would be thrilled at the chance to get to know YOU and what makes you tick! This is the place where you can do just that. You will notice at the bottom of each {inspirational entry} there is a short, interesting description of the writer — we call it the “tagline.” Here is the place to put your tagline! Give us a 10-20 word description of who you are, what you love, what you don’t love or anything that tells us about you. Make it fun and interesting or make it deep and thoughtful — that is up to you. Also, you can include your name — or not — you decide.
Example: {your name — or not} is a sucker for reality t.v., loves rocky road ice cream, and is just trying to figure out life.
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Danielle,
Maybe you need to just really allow yourself this time to grow closer to Jesus… I mean what better inspiration for art and creativity. 
When the time is right God will fill you with inspiration because he started the good work in you and he is always faithful.
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart. ” Psalm 37:8 For years I heard this verse.. and I always focused on the last part.. thinking.. of course God does, he answers prayer! But I think that sometimes we miss the beginning of the verse.. God is calling us to delight in Him.. to be still and know that He is God. I don’t know about you but I find the whole being still thing hard..
… “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 1:6
I will keep you in my prayers.. Tobi
Thank you so much Kricket for sharing your experience. It certainly is alway nice that I am not alone. I am just letting fear get the best of me of uncertain things to come. Like what is the next step in my career? Do I have the energy, and skill to go farther? I’ll be nearing 2 years now as a graphic designer for a small business. Which is fantastic for my resume, but it is the fire to push myself farther that is absent. I don’t even pick up my pencil anymore. Or sit down with my pen tablet at my laptop at home, and that depresses me. I would love to use my art for God’s purpose. I just don’t know what the purpose is yet. And the economy does not make anything easy. A lot of things are changing. People are not paying for design like they used to. And where I’m at I don’t make enough…not saying money is everything, but I would like to start a family someday. I will keep praying, and just trust God that I am grand in His eyes, and that He indeed has a beautiful plan for me! I did pray this morning for help from the Holy Spirit, and I went from a fowel mood to a happy one! So God indeed works! Again, thank you so much Kricket! You are right I need to stop focusing on the negative, and realize the positive! This is where God wants me, and I can feel Him molding me. I just need to practice patience!!! Thank you again for everyone’s prayers!
I will be praying for you as well Kricket! That you may find contentment with where God has placed you!
(sorry so long)
Oh Tobi,
I just seen your comment, and that is actually one of my absolute favorite verses! I believe you are right. God has me right now focusing on working on putting Him first! In fact right now I am doing a bible study, Beth Moore’s “A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place” and I am just amazed how much God speaks to me through it. I think I really need to work on my communication with Him! Increase my prayer life! I learned that last night. I realized that when there is not enough prayer, I am not allowing myself to gather enough bread of life! I end up starving, and feeling empty. I need to know I can’t do this life alone, and I have to put God first! Thank you for showing me the meaning of Psalm 37:4 again! And knowing God is faithful, that He did indeed place my creative gift in me, and will not let it go wasted! I do believe all the hardship is for me to come closer to Him, I just need to be faithful! Thank you again Tobi!
Hi Danielle,
I am a Graphic Designer as well and I know all to well where you are coming from. If you would ever like to chat or possibly bounce around ideas feel free to contact me at jcannon725@hotmail.com.
Jenn
Jenn,
Awe! Thanks so much! It would be awesome to talk with another graphic designer, one especially that is Christian! I haven’t known many artists that are. ^_^ I’ll add you to my contact list!
Hey Danielle,
When I read about you being drained I wanted to let you know that you are for sure not alone!
I went to art school right out of high school thinking that it would be the most amazing experience of my life, but it was the exact opposite. I was drained from everything going on in my life physically and emotionally; I was drained from school and doing work that was not artistically exciting for me to do, but most of all I was spiritually drained.
The school I went to was the typical art school, I guess you could say. The topic of God was not something people discussed, and if it was the topic it was mostly about how ignorant you were for trusting in something so “vacuous.”
I felt more alone there than I ever had.
Then my desire to create was gone. I only did art for assignments, not for the pure joy of it.
After seeking some wise advise from my mentor I left the school and dove into my church. It took me a little while to get my paints and canvases out.
My mentor is the director for a children’s program at our church, and she asked me to create props for skits, backdrops, flyers, etc. etc.
This lit my fire.
Not only was I doing what I LOVED, but I was able to do it for Him. I was able to use the abilities He gave me to help show little kids who he was.
Now I’m more and more involved with this part of my church, and we are about to start an art oriented church service (which I’m blessed to be a part of).
I guess what I’m saying here is don’t stop doing what you love. Just redirect what it’s for. Not only is this passion and talent for you to enjoy, it’s for you to point people to Jesus the best way you know how.
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31 (NLV)
Hi Danielle & Kelsey,
I had a thought come to me this morning as I was getting ready for work. Perhaps (now I don’t know if this is possible) maybe sheseeks.org could have a special section for displaying art. Just thought it would be a cool idea for all artists and designers to have way to come together for Christ.
God Bless!
Jenn
To Jenn & Kelsey:
Kelsey: Thank you so much for the motivation! The business I work for, I am happy to say for a Christian family, so I at least have that good feeling. My relationship with Jesus has certainly increased working here which tells me God placed me here. It is more of outside factors such as personal problems that have sucked the passion and energy from beneath me. And the economy. We are not as busy. But just wanting to use my gift specifically for God’s will. I know God is still molding me. The more and more I read support from the ladies here at sheseeks.org, I realize patience is my issue. I have come to the conclusion that God is having me work on putting Him first, and having trust in His plan! He won’t forsake me, and I know He’ll finish His work in me. I just have to keep seeking His guidance. I love this site! You all have given me hope beyond my dreams! I think what you’ve done with your talents are amazing, and I have done a little bit recently for my church, and I’m sure I will do more, I just have to have my heart in the right place, and that is in God’s hand! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it has been like mine in some ways!
And Jenn:
I think that would be a fabulous idea! Or even just a seperate site like shereads or here at sheseeks….it could be shecreates? It would certainly be a motivator! For sure!
In the end, we just have to trust God with where we are at, and be thankful for what He has already given! Patience! God keeps promises!
Well I just got the opportunity at my job to redesign a business card for a cleaning business! That means a new logo, and I have a great idea, but now I have execute it! Of course since I have felt so dry lately, this is a great chance to bring back my fire. So please pray for my creativity from God to kick in, and create something they will like! Thank you very much! You girls are the greatest!
Hello Ladies,
God has been teaching me some things this week and I felt like I needed to share them with you. For those of you that have suffered or are suffering, for those of you that ask the question why, who are frustrated, and weary here are some words from your father. His reassuring words just for you!
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Isaiah 43:18-19
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!
Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Exodus 33:14
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
I pray these words will find you all and bring you peace and restoration for your soul. I hope you all have a blessed week and rest in the knowledge that God has great things planned for you!!
I wanted to share these words with you because I have been reassured by them and by sweet people like you ladies. I hope to pass on encouragement as I have been encouraged.
With Love,
Bethany
Bethany-
Thanks so much for the encouragement! Literally right before I checked my e-mail, I was thinking about what God has planned for me and how I know that it’s something big….then I checked my email and read your post!
So thank you! I hope you have a blessed day!
<3 Michelle
Michelle,
Your more than welcome!! I’m so glad that those words were encouraging to you! I just felt a tug at my heart and felt like they needed to be shared. God is everpresent and working, He cares greatly for us all. He wanted you to know He was thinking of you and is watching over you!! Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.”
Remember that when you start to doubt!! Have a wonderful day filled with energy and a zest for life!
With Love,
Bethany
Bethany,
Thank you so much! I indeed needed to hear those words. I have been facing a lot discouragement this past week, and I don’t want to fall to it again this week! I just want to cherish God and what He has and will do for me! The verses you supplied were delightful! Thank you!
God Bless,
~Danielle
Bethany,
Thank you for sharing all of those verses.. they were just what I needed to hear. I have been struggling with being very discouraged this week.. I know God has called me to something and I have kind of backed away from it because of fear and insecurities. But I just need to remember that it is all God and not me.. and if I will just delight in the Lord then my plans will prosper.. because they will be His plans.
Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers. Psam 1:1-3
Danielle,
I am glad that you have a new project.. I will keep you in my prayers this week. God is faithful!
Danielle and Tobi,
Thank you and I’m so glad those verses encouraged you!! God shared them with me this week and I felt him tugging at me to share them, he knew I wasn’t the only one that needed his gentle reminder.
Hope you both have a blessed week!! Be encouraged and follow the path he has for you!!
With Love and Hopefulness,
Beth
Im going through a really hard time right now. I told my boyfriend of 1 1/2 years that I need a break. Somewhere over the last year I’ve lost who I am in Christ and I want that back, that and the fact that he snoops through my things, is suspicious of everything I do, wants to tell me what and I can and cannot wear, who I can and can not hang out with and what I can and cannot do. And I’m just so confused right now and to what to do, and he’s being a real jerk. Saying things to manipulate the situation and get me to come running back, saying it’s all my fault and everything. And I can’t get over that his mother says that I’m not bold which means I have a lack of character. That hurt and there are just some things I believe in when it come to my relationship with the Lord that I don’t think they do or he does.
Whew! I’m sorry for venting a little, but I kind of need some advice, mentoring on what to do. I love him but I find myself not wanting to spend the rest of my life with him and dealing with this stuff. I find myself drawing away from him.
thank you for listening
Madison
Hello Madison,
This guy sounds controlling, and that certainly is not a good thing in a relationship. If God is calling to you to come back to Him, and it is causing you to fall further away from this guy, then I would be certain that it just isn’t God’s will for you. Only God knows for certain. God has the absolute best for us. So I say keep praying to God for guidance, and sit up right with the Lord. I will pray for you! Nice to see you here Madison!
~Danielle
Madison,
Hope you have a Blessed week!!
First of all I want to thank you for being so brave and sharing your story. I want to say I’m proud of you for walking away!! I know that it is hard to walk away from someone you love but you don’t want to stay in an unhealthy relationship!! Being manipulated is not good and if your boyfriend is already trying to be controling and manipulative now, think what things could be down the road. You should be respected and loved by him and it sounds like he isn’t respecting who you are.
It is important to put your relationship with God first and I think that is what your feeling now. God is tugging at you saying that something is wrong and something is missing. It is time for you to get back to the basics, and rediscover who you are in Christ. (Just so you know that’s what I’ve been doing the last few months, I’ve had some struggles of my own the last year and a half) You are obviously a strong young woman to walk away from someone you care about. And as hard as it may be, God will give you the strength to get through these challenging times. If you can, find a small group to get involved in, and find a close friend to help hold you accountable. I think your decision to create some distance between you and him is a good idea. But you also have to remember to surround yourself with healthy positive people who can be your support and encouragement. It’s time to refocus on you and your relationship with God.
It’s an important thing to remember too, that if your not sure about spending the rest of your life with someone then maybe it’s not the right relationship for you. My grandmother once told me, “never date someone you couldn’t see yourself marrying”. Her point was that you shouldn’t date someone just to date them, you should see a future with them. And it’s alright to walk away from something that doesn’t feel right.
You are a strong and courageous woman who I believe is stronger than you think you are. God will guide and direct you, you just need to be open and willing to hear him. Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Here is another verse to remember when your worried, confused, don’t know what to do, or someone’s words are hurting you. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
I’ll be praying for direction, discernment, and peace as you move forward. It might feel a little uncomfortable but that’s alright, that’s God working. Don’t worry about things, but pray about them and ask for guidance. Your on the right track. Just keep your focus on God!!
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
With Love,
Bethany
For Madison and You Wonderful Ladies,
God says you’re capable
by Rick Warren
I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I’m ready for anything and I’m equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me. That is, I am self sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency. Philippians 4:13 (Amp)
“Who are you going to believe? What other people say about you or what God says about you.”
When God puts his Spirit in our lives, it gives us confidence. Not the phony, baloney, boot-strap, self-help psychology that the world talks about – “I’m okay, you’re okay.” When I look around I want to say, “I’m not okay and you’re not so hot either!” But the fact is God says, “You are okay.” And if God says you’re okay, then you are okay!
I’ve met all sorts of people who are considered highly successful according to the standards of the world. And yet a lot of them feel incompetent, insecure, and incapable.
How about you? Perhaps you look at your life and think it’s working. Sure, you have your problems, but compared to others, you’re probably considered successful. Yet, inside there is still a gnawing, inner insecurity and a lack of confidence and a feeling of incompetence. Why is that?
It’s because you’re still listening to old tapes from your past. You’re replaying them in your mind over and over. You are acting on the basis of things that people said to you twenty, thirty, forty years ago and they were no more true then than they are now. Old tapes that say things like, “You don’t matter.” God says, ‘Yes, you do!’ “You’re a loser!” God say, ‘No, you’re not!’ “You’ll never amount to anything.” God says, ‘You are important to me!’
You need to quit believing those lies and start believing God. Quit looking in a distorted mirror of what peers and partners and parents have said to you. Start repeating what God says about you: “I am acceptable, I am lovable, I am valuable, I am forgivable, and I am capable.”
Who are you going to believe? What other people say about you or what God says about you.
I read this today and thought that many of us needed to hear this!! We are loved, accepted, and greatly wanted and capable!!!! God looks at us as precious jewels!! Remember how special you all are!!!!!!! He is your strength and security and nothing can stop you if God has your back!!
With Love,
Bethany
Madison –
God knows you are hurting. A break-up is tough, especially when you’ve been with someone for 1 1/2 years. Obviously, this relationship is not going well if its pulling you away from God. I’ve been there and its not worth it. You made the right choice – you chose God over him! That is amazing! Stay strong. Earthly relationships, although sometimes wonderful, will always let you down at some time or another. But, God is ALWAYS there! He is ALWAYS consistent… and He chose YOU!!!! Think about what 1 John 3:1 says, “how great is the love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are…” You are a Princess – a child of the King! And, no Princess deserves anything less than the best. Find yourself; find who you are in Christ… and just spend some time loving Jesus. If he is the right guy for you, things will turn out – after both of you get things together in God. If he is not, God will provide – he always does! But, for now – you are on the right path. Hold true to who you are and know you are God’s daughter and should settle for nothing less than what HE desires!
I’ll pray for you.
- Dana
Madison,
Wow, I think just the words of these fabulous girls says you have made the right choice! God wants to be first in your life. So I say run into His arms! ^_^
Hey girls, I’m working on a project and am looking for a little help. I’m want to decorate my apartment with bible verses/inspirational quotes instead of the typical movie posters and stuff like that. I was thinking of having my uber talented artist sister write verses for me, and then decorating frames for them. Does anyone have ideas of quotes or verses?? Let me know your favorites!
Madison,
Wow-ditto to what the wonderful ladies have already posted. We couldn’t have offered up better words of encouragement than they already did! PLEASE know that we are praying for you. Thanks for sharing your heart.
love,
sarah
The She Seeks Team
Kelsey,
What a great decorating idea! I know you will get lots of inspiration from the other She Seeks readers, but don’t forget Jeremiah 29:13-our She Seeks key verse!
sarah
The She Seeks Team
Madison,
I know where you are right now, cos that’s where I was just a year ago. I was also in a relationship with a guy whom I really loved and still do. But like you, I began to loose my focus in Christ and in the process was loosing myself. I felt like I was suffocating but I felt sooo powerless. I could feel God tugging at my heart, but I didn’t know how to stop what I was feeling. Every time I made a decision to break up from him, he would say or do something to make me feel guilty and in the end I’d find myself back with him. But deep in my heart, I knew I had to make a choice.
So here I am, a year after I chose to run to my Heavenly Father, I have never regretted that decision. It wasn’t easy, and there were days when I had to cling to the Father’s promises just to get me through.
Madison, whatever you’re feeling right now God will get you through it, I can guarantee that. He is faithful and He has never failed and He’s ways are so much better than ours. He will heal and restore you back to who you really are….DAUGHTER OF THE MOST HIGH GOD! You’ve taken the first step…just remember to keep taking the next step….
Be strong and remember than you ‘more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus…
Mere
Kelsey,
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
I think that’s a great idea, your house with be filled with encouragement around every corner, literally!! Well I would say for starters to fill you house with love!!
That’s one of my favorites. Hope that gets you started!!! Have fun filling your house with love, inspiration, and encouragement!!!
With Love,
Beth
Kelsey,
That is a brilliant idea! I thought of doing that myself. It is actually doing it. LOL
Anyways, you definitely have to include Psalm 37:4! My favorite!
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Kelsey-
That’s awesome! I would love to do that when I get my own apartment!
A verse that I read the other day that really just hit my heart –
Isaiah 30:15
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”
-Michelle
Kelsey – I’ve always loved this verse. It illustrates true longing for God juse perfectly! Good luck! Let us know how your artwork turns out.
Psalm 42:1-2a
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Thanks everyone for your ideas! I can’t wait to decorate!!
Dana,
Love that verse! I feel that way right now. Just thirsting for God! Thank you for sharing that verse with me!
Kelsey,
Isaiah 61:1-4 is an awesome verse with so much promise.
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners, [a]
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
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