Unlocking the Heart of the Artist: A Practical Guide to Fulfilling Your Creative Call as an Artist in the Kingdom

by Matt Tommey

Revised 2021 - Unlocking the Heart of the Artist has been called "The Purpose-Driven Life for Artists" and is a clarion call to a new generation of artists who want to fulfill their unique purpose in the Kingdom of God. At the core of Unlocking the Heart of the Artist is an invitation to begin a journey of healing and wholeness that will yield deeper Spirit-led creativity and personal fulfillment. In addition, through learning practical ways to engage the Holy Spirit in their creative process, the reader will learn how to collaborate with God not only in their chosen artistic medium but in life.Author Matt Tommey is quoted as saying "Over the years, I’ve encountered many artists, musicians, craftsmen and other creative ones who have, for one reason or another, become stuck. The ‘stuckness’ originates from many different places – woundedness, fear, control, unbelief, religious barriers – and creates a frustration in their life that becomes unbearable. Many artists, unable to understand what’s really going on either run headlong into ‘creativity for creativities sake’ or turn to unhealthy alternatives in order to numb or overcome the pain they are feeling. Many more simply give up, hide the gift by stuffing it down under ‘Christian work ethic’ and just try to gone on with life as usual.Whatever their flavor of ‘stuckness’, the Father wants His artists to be fully released to worship Him through their creative expression. His desire is that nothing holds them back from the creative destiny for their life.If you're an artist, it’s time to walk in the destiny and fullness that God’s designed for you. Your heart beating fast, your imagination vivid, your eyes wide with wonder and desire – that’s His desire for you! A life fully alive, fully engaged, fully embracing the creative destiny He’s given you. He’s been waiting for this moment your whole life.”

Genres: Art, Creative, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction

198 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2011

Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed and learned so much from this book. I looked up the author and he is a basket maker which surprised me. His book resounded so deeply within me especially on the struggle and disappointment along with the joys of being an artist. His view of how a Christian artist fits in the Kingdom was very new and refreshing to me. I had to re-open my mind several times while reading it because some of the concepts were so different and yet they felt "right on". I plan on purchasing the companion to this book which is: Unlocking the Heart of the Artist Experience Guide. Well worth the read and study, it has inspired and encouraged me so much.

[Diana Flegal]

A great book that explains creativity's origins and the creator's abundant intent for every believer's life. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and tales of artists he knows personally, Matt Tommey shares how we can victoriously step into flowing creativity through our unique divine design. This book is great for small group discussion and I highly recommend it.

[Ruth Ropper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for anyone wanting to review their creative life in line with their spiritual life. The questions at the end of each chapter help you to dig deeper and think in more depth about some of the issues. Some interesting thoughts and ideas to help you develop in your own creative life with the Holy Spirit.

[Denise K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was very thought provoking.