Video #3: The Power of Divine Connection

3/19/2018

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Joy Cochran Richey

3/19/2018 07:00:26 am

This is what my husband and I have both been struggling with for years. Provision from our art, mine is paintings and his is music that he has written. He has written over 300 songs and has cds out, lead worship, but this has been limited in income and we have fallen into doing other jobs to earn income. I have sold paintings but on a limited basis. You are so right about where does the money come from. We have tried various marketing plans, even had an agent that took us to the cleaners. It has been a constant struggle. We believe that what you are saying can happen in our lives and look forward to you hearing more. Thanks again!

Matt Tommey

3/20/2018 03:04:37 pm

I'm so glad y'all are resonating with this, Joy! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Jody

3/19/2018 09:26:42 am

I thought this video was, by far, the best of the trio. It does matter in your art and your life, if you have a relationship with the Father. The only way to live!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:05:06 pm

That's right, Jody! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Pam L. link

3/19/2018 09:55:16 am

It is always so beneficial to hear another artist's "success" story, of overcoming and moving past whatever it was that held them in one place for so long.

So many artists I know, myself included, have some kind of "upending" event (or events) that occurred in their childhood. As this was pulled forward in life, it became such an ingrained part of history (and a life-operating system and belief patterns), that it also became, in a sense, THE pivotal part of their "story", a kind of identity. As a result, the story was made precious..."this is part of who I am, why I am who I am today." We hold onto the story without realizing we're also holding on to the tethers that have tied us down and clamped our creative wings.

The beauty in hearing other artist's stories is it helps to set us free from the tethers, while letting us still acknowledge the history. The story gets to evolve, the artist gets to reawaken his or her wings again, and history is re-rooted to the past as a place of reflection, but not as the soil in which we are "firmly grounded". It's no longer an anchor is an old, fruitless port. Instead, we get to fly from a different vantage point, still able to see the past, but no longer trying to launch from there, trying to take flight under the weight and past-made-present connection of that story.

Thanks so much for another excellent video Matt.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:05:32 pm

You're welcome, Pam!

Dru Duffey link

3/19/2018 09:58:51 am

I love your comment about God giving me a gift for making art and then not sending me buyers just to frustrate me! Thank you for showing me the rediculousness of that fear! I know God loves me. My question is how do I know I am following His path for me. I keep thinking if I am I will be seeing results. Perhaps I have not put enough faith in His abiding love and long term plan for my life.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:07:28 pm

Hey Dru, great question. One of the ways is fruit... the signs you mentioned. Another is peace. Another is vision and yet another is understanding your own design. All of that gets mixed with how you've stewarded what's in your hand currently and in the past to get you where you are now.

This is one of the big things we'll be talking about in the new Experience Course. I hope you'll consider joining us! Check out Video #4.

Lynda link

3/19/2018 10:06:03 am

What a blessing these videos have been! I’m at the start of becoming the kind of artist I believe I’ve been created to be all along. Fear and circumstances have taught me much about this journey. Thanks, Matt, for speaking the truth! May God continue to bless you and your art!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:07:57 pm

You're welcome, Lynda! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Helen Gwinn link

3/19/2018 10:20:31 am

Thanks Matt: This video does indeed have me intrigued. I am an artist with some significant success but not financial. I have developed a recognizable style and have several collectors.I have been accepted into National and International shows. I have taught in various places around the country and in Italy. I have been represented by galleries throughout the Southwestern U.S. which is generally accepted as thriving artistic centers. I have sought the Lords guidance and have felt directed on occasion. Today's talk is reminding me once again that my history of feeling unworthy, unsure, and unappreciated that comes from my history is a stumbling block. I have been a devoted Christian from childhood and continually look for his guiding. Although I am of retirement age, I continue to paint regularly and am involved in developing a group at my church for creating as an act of worship "Visual Expressions of Worship," and I'm an active exhibitor and administrator at a co-op gallery and I am still represented by a couple of retail galleries in New Mexico. I still long to have financial success that befits the professional artist that I am.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:09:34 pm

Helen, thanks for sharing your story. The work we'll be doing in the Experience Course would really help you get to the root of the financial/success fears and roadblocks you're dealing with and move through those to thriving. I hope you'll consider being a part. Check out video #4 for all the details.

Artie Wells link

3/19/2018 10:36:32 am

Hello,
Thank you so much! These videos are so rich with truths and encouragement. Since the Your 30 day challange I have been creating more than ever. Most every day, sometimes a few things a day! At times I feel that the Lord and I are on a treasure hunt.
It is so fun! And I am sharing more with others what I created. Boldness is growing me. Thank you for being obedient to what the Lord has you to do for one like me.
ARTIE from Festus, MO.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:10:16 pm

You're welcome, Artie! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course and continue the journey! Check out Video #4!

Christine Muehlbauer link

3/19/2018 10:42:40 am

Thanks again Matt! Wonderful and hopeful advise and mentoring as always. I had to share this video series with a friend and I'm sure they will get nothing but great teachings from them. I know I've said this before, but it deserves repeating: Your passion, love and desire for us to thrive creatively is immeasurable for us, and so appreciated. I love how God is using you to teach us. Continued Blessings to you, us and this wonderful journey.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:10:53 pm

you're very welcome! I hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Norlina

3/19/2018 10:56:09 am

Hi Matt:
Thank you for these videos! They are really encouraging, and have given me some revelation on some things in my life, especially in the area of thought life.
I know it was not by accident that I recently saw your site on FB, and I'm so thankful that God led me to it. You are so encouraging and inspiring! So I want to say "Thank You" for what you are doing on here, putting God first , speaking truth, and helping people's lives be changed.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:11:29 pm

You're welcome, Noralina! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Lynda link

3/19/2018 11:10:42 am

Thanks Matt! Very encouraging! Looking forward to Thriving as an artist.

Michele Najab

3/19/2018 12:32:04 pm

I am really starting to think more about how I think and giving those imaginations to the Lord and asking Him for a new mindset especially in the area of creativity (writing and art) Thanks Matt)

Celeste Johnson link

3/19/2018 03:53:23 pm

....and I continue to get stronger as I continue to grow in this journey. God is so faithful when you lean on, trust in and be confident. I am soooo grateful to Matt's mentoring and the community. Most of all thankful to God and the Holy Spirit in helping me to be the person he created me to be to thrive.

Kim

3/19/2018 03:56:20 pm

Amazing Matt!! Looking forward to your ecourse.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:12:10 pm

You're welcome! Looking forward to having you be a part!

Sandra Lett link

3/19/2018 04:37:43 pm

It has been a great week.... and it is just Monday. I shipped off a painting today to FL from NC. (client already paid for it thru Paypal) Then today I posted the video of me painting it.... Within an hour, my client (one of my YouTube fans) had put another $100 tip in my Paypal account! What!?! She has not even received the painting yet.... I was just blown away. She is so happy and can't wait to give her mother this painting of their dogs (basically they are considered their family members in their house).... Thank you God! It makes me so happy to make others happy! God's abundance flowing....

Emma L Moore

3/19/2018 08:21:20 pm

I'm thankful for the videos. Instead of listening to the voice of the enemy I override it with what you say in the videos. I'm now believing that I'm a great artist and whatever I set my hand to God will prosper.

Thanks for the encouragement you fill your videos with that push me forward.

Blessings.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:13:19 pm

You're welcome, Emma and I agree, whatever you pursue will prosper! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Carol Holland

3/19/2018 08:43:03 pm

Bless you so much, Matt, for your generous gift of wisdom you share with us! When I think of how God has blessed you, I know we can grow in our artistic experience and it's application by just practicing our skills. However, as our spirit and soul prospers in the the Word and following the Lord's lead, the rewards will be beyond what we dare to dream. I can't thank you enough, but it delights my heart to love Jesus more and more!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:14:01 pm

You're welcome, Carol! Yes, more than we can ask or imagine! I hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Donna Compton link

3/19/2018 08:50:46 pm

About the time the enemy starts a new attack, I hear something on CTT that puts a spear in my hand to send the enemy scattering.

Bonnie Heyman

3/19/2018 09:36:43 pm

Thanks for the encouragement Matt. You’ve created a safe community for artists to be able to share themselves as well as their art. Sounds like good ground!!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:14:45 pm

You're welcome, Bonnie! I hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course!

Diane

3/19/2018 09:41:30 pm

Hi Matt, Thanks again for another encouraging video. Thanks for generously sharing the core principles to being a thriving artist with us.

Matt

3/20/2018 03:15:46 pm

You're welcome Diane! And this is just scratching the surface! Hope you'll consider becoming a part of the Experience Course this week!

Marjie Hill

3/20/2018 05:19:57 am

Hi Matt, this video is a wonderful introduction to your teaching on connecting with the Lord over my creativity! He has put that artistic drive in me, and learning to become more authentic to that which He has placed in me is truly changing my entire outlook and approach to making art. It is a work in process, an every day practice, and it has brought so much joy and freedom in my life. I am so excited about your training series, about learning more deeply how to connect to the Lord, seek His kingdom in my life, bring glory to Him in my creative pursuit and discover all that He has for me this year!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:16:49 pm

So glad you're enjoying this brief teaching... there's so much more in the Experience Course and I hope you'll join us! Check out video #4!

Suzanne Conner

3/20/2018 05:46:35 am

Matt, such a God breeze for me to day and everyday to hear your wonderful words. I crave connection with the Lord and your videos are hitting home. Thank you so much for this, can't wait for the book!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:17:47 pm

I'm so glad, Suzanne! Don't wait for the book... get it RIGHT NOW as a part of the Experience Course :) I hope you'll join us.

Daina

3/20/2018 06:33:46 am

Thanks once again Matt for a very encouraging video! I appreciate you pointing out the importance of transforming our mindset and aligning ourselves with God, connecting with the Truth of who God says we are! It was interesting to hear you say that money is a connection issue. This morning, I was just thinking and talking to my husband about where I am financially in regards to my art, etc.The words you spoke encouraged me and made me think. This year is my year of breakthrough! God bless you!

Matt

3/20/2018 03:18:41 pm

You're welcome, Daina! Sounds like you're on the road to breakthrough. I'd love to have you join us in the Experience course!

Wendy R

3/20/2018 01:44:14 pm

"Where you connect is where you get Life, John 15". Yes! Totally agree with you Matt as the scriptures expose who we are in Christ. Connecting artistically with God and community has been a joy of mine in this thriving mentoring group. Your exhortation to your simple humor lines like "Stinkin Thinkin" makes me laugh and smile and not take doing art so serious. I've been so blessed by God to actually witness artists and artisans thriving creatively. Thank you for all that you do, Matt, for us in Christ!

Matt Tommey

3/20/2018 03:03:52 pm

You're welcome! Hope you'll consider joining us in the Experience Course. Check out Video #4!

Rhoda Stean

3/20/2018 02:34:49 pm

Sounds amazing but that kind of money doesn't exist here for now, prayerfully soon.

A'mie Alexander

3/20/2018 05:07:46 pm

Thank you Matt as always, this video was very inspiring and life giving. In fact, you cleared up and answered a question for me before I asked. It was, "How does one remain unique and able to be prosperous when there are so many wonderful artist with work that is very similar? I so believe that you are right that God will help me as I stay connected to Him to authentically create what I love. It brought me back to what I believe that I heard the Holy Spirit tell me. "I would create art that would prophesy to and encourage, and call to the deepest parts of the soul of individuals using an array of different media. I don't have to necessarily understand my artwork or creations, the one that it was specifically created for by the guidance of the Holy Spirit will.

Matt

3/20/2018 05:21:59 pm

You're welcome A'mie! Glad this message is resonating with you and I hope you will consider joining us in the experience course! Be sure to check out video number for :-)

Amy Green

3/21/2018 05:19:27 am

Thank you for sharing the video clips. Everything you said about the reasons/solutions for our issues is true. I see your life and passion and care for others. The time, the money, the risk of being healed in the midst of being abused are all real issues for me... not just me but my kids as well. But I will truly consider the course you mentioned. Be blessed, Tommy.

Cecilia Bramhall

3/21/2018 07:56:53 am

Divine Connection! Yes! This is so exciting.This is very encouraging. Thank you, Matt!

Cindy Harkins

3/21/2018 11:36:45 am

Again, thank you! Can't believe you offer these videos FREE! I know it scratches the surface, but it gives me a taste of what's to come. I love what you said about God, that He doesn't give us talent to create and then not bring clients to purchase our work. That just makes so much sense. I don't have to worry (be anxious), about it. I need to connect with Christians who want original art in their homes that depict peace and scripture promises. Yes! I'm getting it :) I'm trusting to God to prosper me and take me from an "emerging artist" to a "thriving artist" even at the age of 70!

Shanda Fuller link

3/21/2018 12:16:45 pm

Than you Matt. I really resonated with the same thing that resonated with Dru up above, and in going through the Artist Inventory, I am learning a little more about where I'm coming from and my beliefs around art. I pray I will follow Him where He leads with this and find break-through. Thanks, again.

Sandy Burch

3/25/2018 04:06:40 pm

I associate you so much. Thank you. This is so helpful... all the videos are helpful! While I can't afford the Experience Course (now), I am anxious to study your new book. I'm believing God for breakthrough and deeper understanding. Thank you again! God bless you!

April Eve Hill

3/31/2018 12:28:23 pm

Mmm, yes! Another great video and revelatory teaching! It's interesting I connect with God in my teaching of children, and in other areas, but with my art, I put up a block. Clearly I need to pray into this and reconnect with God in the area of my artistic side. I think that I have believed some lies and need to replace them with the truth of what God says about me. Thank you Matt. I will ponder on these truths and spend time with Holy Spirit for revelation.

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