Creative fear...

[noob]

I don't know if anyone else has ever had this problem, so this prayer request may seem a little odd to some...

Well, here's the problem...

I'm an artist who's afraid to make art, lol. I've allways been a shy guy whose been scared of public speaking, letting people read my stories, letting them look at my drawings, etc... you get the idea People have allways told me that I have great artistic talent, but I've never believed them. I liked drawing, but mostly just drew for myself ingnoring the people around me. The last several years though, I haven't been able to do much of anything even for myself. It seems whenever I try to do anything creative, I become very affraid... so much so that I can't even do the simplist sketch or shortest story. I end up spending hours doing nothing, just thinking about making art but not being able to anything about it. It's especially frustrating because I feel such a strong pull to express myself creatively. Since I decided to finally commit myself to God, that pull has increased drastically... but the fear is still there. Not quite as paralizing as before, but still there. It's like It's like been trapped in a room with no way out, but suddenly a crack appears in the wall of my prison... I know the wall is breaking, but I don't have the strength on my own to finish the job I'm not strong enough to conquer this fear on my own... I think I need a little help So please, if anyone can find the time could you pray for me? Pretty please?

 

[struggling boy]

Hi noob,

Maybe you could try widening the 'crack' a bit by choosing yourself some sort of subject material, and then start out by deliberately drawing (or writing) some really rough, poor quality scribbly attempts, having decided before you even start that you'll allow yourself some really silly trial attempts that don't matter before you get settled into it - try to take the pressure off a bit.

I'll surely keep your struggle in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord see fit to help you, and to allow you to appreciate fully the talents He has given you, and may He help you learn how best to use those talents to the greater glory of God. And may He also teach you to overcome the fear that inhibits you, and to understand that because of His great Love, your difficulty isn't a failing, it's an opportunity to grow closer to Him by sharing the process with Him.

God Bless

 

[Cat59]

Hi noob,
I'll pray for you to overcome this blockage and for the Lord to give you the strength and help you need to widen the crack.
Cat

 

[Live4God]

I don't know if anyone else has ever had this problem, so this prayer request may seem a little odd to some...

Well, here's the problem...

I'm an artist who's afraid to make art, lol. I've allways been a shy guy whose been scared of public speaking, letting people read my stories, letting them look at my drawings, etc... you get the idea People have allways told me that I have great artistic talent, but I've never believed them. I liked drawing, but mostly just drew for myself ingnoring the people around me. The last several years though, I haven't been able to do much of anything even for myself. It seems whenever I try to do anything creative, I become very affraid... so much so that I can't even do the simplist sketch or shortest story. I end up spending hours doing nothing, just thinking about making art but not being able to anything about it. It's especially frustrating because I feel such a strong pull to express myself creatively. Since I decided to finally commit myself to God, that pull has increased drastically... but the fear is still there. Not quite as paralizing as before, but still there. It's like It's like been trapped in a room with no way out, but suddenly a crack appears in the wall of my prison... I know the wall is breaking, but I don't have the strength on my own to finish the job I'm not strong enough to conquer this fear on my own... I think I need a little help So please, if anyone can find the time could you pray for me? Pretty please?

Try it as if you were talkin to GOD & see if that HELPS!
and please KNOW I will PRAY for YOU! Nick. L4G!

 

[devoted daughter]

noob
Spoken like a true artist! I'm also VERY private about my work. I think it stems from the fear of rejection, or judgment, or not being "good enough"...I don't know. But know that you are amoung 1000's who feel this way about their work, and along with those who truly understand, you are never alone with the Lord, and He will help you. Remain prayerful.
May the Lord renew your passion for creativity, and remove your "artists block", and restore your confidence. May He break the walls that hide your light and your talents, so that you may continue to serve Him with them. May His Spirit bring you comfort, hope, and peace.
God bless
DD

 

[caitlincares]

Dear Lord,
Allow noob to know the direction you want him to take with his art.