We came back from our trip to Brazil landing right back home in the UK at the start of the lockdown due to Covid-19. In this strange time of staying at home we began to notice the flooding of social media with so much content, the world suddenly became increasingly ‘online’. With many church services going online, meetings turning into Zoom calls and FaceTimes, and an endless stream of content going out - I began to think about what our creative project’s theme could be this time around. As I opened my Bible Psalm 34 caught my attention.
“I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!”
These words really resonated me and I thought what better time to spend creatively than exalting the Lord ‘together’. We may be isolated and distancing from others, but we’re still able to create things together, to express worship with our creativity together. And however crazy the world may seem, as the Psalm says, we will bless the Lord at all times.
And so, below you will find a collection of art, songs, instrumentals, collages, photos, illustrations and more from believers around the world. We hope it will encourage you as you look through the various creative expressions of this theme.
“I was just filled with joy and singing as I read the psalm and as I worked on this piece.
May this art encourage everyone to exalt God despite this "valley" the world is in. Let us exalt Him together.” @timoymagnooo
Beautiful song called ‘Magnify’ by @daisyann.ca.
“This verse always comes to mind in times of trouble, especially trouble that is facing the entire world. But oh what joy we have in Christ, “raise your heads” in other words have confidence knowing one day our King will return and put away all the hurt and suffering.” @k.caniggia
@jdcuartas2015 (click the image to hear the song too!)
“So let us make the decision and set our heart on this; ‘God shall be exalted above’.” @thegirlwhoadoreschrist
“The dagger represents affliction, the bones are barren and exposed but still intact, and the flowers are the life that comes from hardship and the hope we have in affliction. It's so comforting to know that refinement is His mercy and love, and submission to such refinement leads to joy and freedom in Him, despite such circumstances.” @3e.designs
Couldn’t forget the goodness and greatness of god. @iameve_art
“The Lord alone is worthy of all our combined praise and His name should be lifted up in continuous prayer.” @hisword.jpg
“Those who look to Him are radiant.” @_amyjlewis
“You can't leave the house to get some inspiration to photograph because of the pandemic. Sometimes we forget about the simple things around us. This photo was from this week, when I looked at the sky, I was able to contemplate this beautiful image, which reflects the perfection and glory of God.” @miri.cristiano
“I haven’t picked up a pencil in a long time but then I saw the @wearesetsail creative project. So here is my little addition to the project.” @landora.music
(Audio: click the image to hear) “Last night I downloaded #GarageBand and fiddled around here and there — it can be real addictive hah. 95% of the time I didn’t know what I’m doing, as long it sounds good (least to me) and just loop it lol. So here’s my very first track, wanted to do like echoes of worship from creation.” @craftedbyhim
