Overview

Pausing to think, pray and yield to God at every stage is a natural, vital element of the creative process. Bless the Work of Our Hands offers prayers, reflections and biblical character studies to encourage Christian creatives to commit themselves and their projects to God. Written for hobbyists and paid professionals alike, playing and working in every genre, it encourages an honest, open-handed and open-hearted approach, in order that all we produce and all we become from our creative toil may bring glory to God.

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9781800394186

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Reviews

'Jane is a realist, a generous encourager, a determined follower of Jesus, and a fellow creative. Please read and use this book.' Bridget Plass, writer and speaker 'The prayers in this book are considered, wise, and beautiful. Using them will help artisans of every kind offer our work and creative play up to the living God who takes joy in our efforts.' Keren Dibbens-Wyatt, Christian contemplative and creative 'A tender and luminous guide for anyone who creates with heart and faith. This book is both a prayer and a practice, a companion for those who long to make creativity - and life itself - an act of worship.' Cathy Edge RSM, @KnittingNun 'Bless the Work of Our Hands is a sensitively written feast of prayers. Jane has written an honest and very down-to-earth book that will resonate strongly with professional and amateur creatives alike.' Mary Fleeson, artist and writer, lindisfarne-scriptorium.co.uk 'Thanksgiving spills from the pages, with a treasure trove of uplifting prayers. This beautiful book is achingly honest, with deeply personal stories shared that give voice to the cries of joy, failure, or inertia that will certainly resonate.' Claire Daniel, author and speaker 'All creatives should have a copy of this beautiful book at their elbow! What an inspiring gift for any writer, crafter or musician to be connected in prayer and imagination with our creator God.' Amy Scott Robinson, author and performance storyteller

Author Information

Jane Walters is Chair of the Association of Christian Writers and enjoys supporting emerging talent through leading retreats and workshops. Her twin loves are being creative as a musician, skilled textile craftworker and qualified interior designer, and drawing on her love and understanding of scripture, communicating it honestly and accessibly.

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