Creativity + Christ: A Poem on Discontentment and Lasting Hope

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We were made by the Creator, so there’s creativity within all of us.

Would you say you’re a creative person?

Many people would probably say no, but I believe they’re selling themselves short.
We’re created in the image of God, the ultimate Creator. So creativity is already in us.

Of course, there are different levels of creative ability, but expressing ourselves creatively can be healing for anyone.

Letting go of the outcome and simply enjoying the process brings a childlike lightness to our responsibility-filled lives.

That’s been true for me. I don’t think of myself as a master creator, but I see how much joy I find in exploring my thoughts in a way that has no rules, only reflection.

Today, I want to share a poem that captures something I’ve seen in every generation, but especially in ours: the endless chase for things that won’t satisfy.

In a world of discontentment and comparison, we often seek meaning in things that were never meant to fulfill us.

Sharing a poem is a vulnerable thing. But since walking with Jesus, I’ve gotten used to moments that require courage.

Now I live with the constant reminder that life is short and God is powerful, so more often than not, I just say, “Eh, why not?”

So here we go: a small window into one of my creative moments.

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Aimless
(A Poem for a Generation in Search of More)

This generation is aimless.
Seeking glory that will never sustain.
Perhaps not aimless,
As they point the glory straight to their name.

Discontentment is simply human nature.
Can’t you see worldly treasures are all vapor?

Since the days of Moses, God said, “Do not covet.”
No matter the generation, everyone does it.

We step on our blessings to get a better view of theirs,
Attempting to grasp what they have, causing ours to tear.

As we tumble into glory that won’t last,
To keep up the facade, we put on a mask.

A generation that would rather build a house of cards
Than a home in their hearts
For the One preparing our true home
For when we depart.

Our only hope is the greatest hope of all.
We must drop everything and answer His call.

A call that doesn’t require relentless toil.
He just asks for a heart with the right soil.

Not shallow or filled with thorns,
But rich and ready for His Word.

You can lay it all down. He knows better.
Aren’t you tired of holding all the pieces together?

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The Inspiration Behind Aimless

This poem was born out of a study I’ve been doing on the Book of Ecclesiastes.

I’ve been diving into it with a group of incredible women, and I love how Solomon, the presumed author, writes with both poetic beauty and sober clarity about the temporary nature of this world.

I’ve seen firsthand, especially in my own life, how easy it is to get swept up in the vanity of life.

My current novel-in-progress is about this very struggle: a young woman's pursuit of fulfillment until she reaches rock bottom and has no choice but to reflect on what truly matters. (Check out my WIP blog all about this here.)

Solomon’s words remind us that we often spend our lives chasing things that fade, such as money, status, and even our own sense of worth through worldly achievements.

This is something I also touched on in my blog post, “Breaking the Idol of Shopping,” where I discuss how easy it is to use spending as a means to feel “enough.” If that resonates with you, I encourage you to check it out.

At first glance, Ecclesiastes might seem negative.

But the beauty lies in how it grapples with reality, leading us back to God, and how everything outside of God is meaningless.

That’s what I hoped to reflect in this poem, starting with aimlessness and comparison, but ending with the quiet hope we find in Christ.

A Creative Reflection

Maybe the real world has pulled you far from the child who once created without hesitation.

Perhaps creativity has become a luxury you no longer feel you have time for.

But I’d encourage you to revisit it.

Is there something stirring in your heart? An emotion, a moment, a memory that you could explore in a creative way?

Whether it’s writing a poem, painting, journaling, or even coloring in a children’s book... it doesn’t have to be polished or perfect.

The goal isn’t to produce something shareable, or even “good enough.”

It’s simply to sit with God, express freely, and reconnect with the image of the Creator within you.