Standard 1
“We are to seek to glorify God in all we do.”
Praising and glorifying God is one of the core goals of the Christian faith. As the almighty creator who has brought us forth into this world, God should be revered highly and considered with due importance. In our creative and personal endeavors, we should strive to pay tribute to his hard work. Many artistic depictions or discussions of God can be seen as a form of reverence or understanding. In my creative writing project, I will seek to glorify God. I think that faith has a tremendous impact on any artistic outlet, shaping how people view or depict the world. Similarly, Christian craftspeople imbue their works with certain ideas and qualities that go in line with their beliefs, for me, this process involves writing about doctors. I think that the medical profession has an inherent connection with God, as it directly deals with protecting and safeguarding human life (“What it means to be a Christian doctor,” n.d.). By writing about the miracles of medical work, I am hoping to demonstrate God’s grace, kindness and knowledge. As the creator responsible for giving doctors the ability to make others live richer lives, he is to be credited with the successes of their endeavors.
Standard 2
“We are designed to find fulfillment for ourselves in using, developing and expressing the gifts that God has so richly given us.”
God, the ultimate creator and source of all things, made humans in his own image. Humans, the pinnacle of his creation, were made in his image and given the ability to communicate, think and act. We are given the capacity to think, feel, and act similar to God. The freedoms bestowed upon us are sacred, and it is one’s deepest goal to make use of them in their life. Following this belief, following in the footsteps of our lord, it is important for every individual to use their skills in a creative manner (Clarkson, 2021). Art, or crafts, play a vital role in self-actualization and spirituality. God has given me many gifts, including the capacity to write. I am capable of free thought and analysis, I can hold pen and paper, I learned how to write. All of these seemingly regular skills are a product of God’s will. Similarly, my skill for writing fiction can be seen as an extension of God’s plan. I was given the opportunity to express myself creatively, to translate certain meaning into words other people can understand. By actively using this skill, I improve my competencies and find joy. Both of these accomplishments are enabled by God, who made me capable of finding happiness and self-fulfillment.
Standard 3
“We are to seek to be of benefit to others so that they may be able to look at what we create and say of it, “It is good.” The Christian artist always lives in community and is called to serve others in the development and expression of the gifts God has given to each one for the blessing of all.”
I hope that my work will be of service to others, both creatively, spiritually and practically. People within my community will be able to read the fiction I have produced and derive entertainment from it. I will make the story emotionally engaging and curious, using fantastic concepts coupled with well-established conventions. As a narrative rooted in the work of doctors, it might also make the readers think about the real life medical profession, maybe seeing it in a new light or paying it more consideration. If nothing else, I hope that my writing will be a source of entertainment for others, a story they might remember for some time after reading.
Standard 4
“In being creative, we fulfill our human design by exercising dominion over the earth.”
In this passage, Barr refers to the ability of all men to use the fruits of the earth for their own benefit. As long as the process of consumption does not directly contradict with other moral principles of Christianity or contribute to the diminishing of human wellness, each person is encouraged to make use of resources available to them. In the case of pursuing my project, using resources provided by God is a necessity since I would not be able to write without tools. In my creative writing, I am actively utilizing resources available to me and transforming them into art. Pen, pencil and paper used for writing, as well as the computer are all creations made from earthly resources, harvested and repurposed for human uses. I will be actively utilizing them in an effort to seek personal fulfillment and bring joy to others. Through this act, I am using the gifts given by God to seek a better life for myself and for others.
Standard 5
“We are called, in all we do, including in our creative work, to set back the boundaries of the fall, to restrain the abnormality of our present human life in its brokenness and sorrow and of our present world that is under the curse and therefore resists our dominion.”
According to this standard, one’s creative endeavors should be aimed at resisting ruin, promoting the growth and flourishing of humanity as a whole. Hope, in this work, is an especially important consideration, as it helps people overcome adversity (Sieben, 2021). With hope, a person can move forward with the right outlook in life, improving their own life and the lives of others. I think the central subject of my writing, medicine and doctors, reinforces important Christian morals and tells people about important social concepts. Discussing faith, compassion, care, full-heartedness and selflessness, my work will actively resist all the potential harmful or sorrowful influences. In addition, I will actively strive to develop a hopeful, inspiring message that prompts others to reflect on their own worldviews. As a result of this process, a fictional work that resists the abnormality and sorrow of our daily lives can be created.
References
Clarkson, J. (2021). How creativity connects us with the creator. Relevant.
Sieben, N. (2021). Writing hope.NCTE.
What it means to be a Christian doctor. (n.d.). Evangelical Alliance.