God Told Me to Tell You This

The Thriving Christian Artist

The Thriving Christian Artist
God Told Me to Tell You This
Jul 21, 2026
Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor

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If you have ever sat down to create and felt a wave of doubt hit first, you are not alone. We talk to the part of the artist’s life that rarely makes it into a portfolio: the mental and spiritual pressure that tries to convince you you are behind, not enough, or destined to struggle. This is a direct reminder of identity in Christ for Christian artists who feel resistance on every side and need a clear, steady foundation again. 

We walk through what God says is true about you: redeemed, restored, reconciled, and fully loved without performing. We also tackle the practical fear hiding underneath so many creative blocks, provision. When you believe lies about your position with God or your ability to be provided for, you start creating from scarcity and survival mode. When you remember you are seated with Christ, you gain a different perspective, a calmer confidence, and the ability to move forward even when feelings argue back. 

We also zoom out to the bigger calling of faith and creativity. Your art is not a hobby or a small side thing. We name the ways artists are called to carry beauty, truth, goodness, wisdom, and peace into real places and real people, including the marketplace. Then we land on Romans 12:2 as the linchpin: renewing your mind is how you discern God’s will and step into your next assignment with clarity. We close with prayer for freedom from fear, anxiety, depression, deception, and the weight of trauma, plus an invitation to share what God is confirming in you. 

If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with an artist friend, and leave a review so more creatives can find it. What is God reminding you about who you are right now?

Thursday, July 30th at 12pm - 2pm ET 

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