prophetic creativity – Matt Tommey Mentoring

ISSUE #029

Did you know God has an incredible purpose for your art that goes far beyond decoration or hobby? He designed your creativity to be a doorway where Heaven meets Earth. When you create, you’re not just expressing yourself — you’re partnering with the Holy Spirit to release transformation, reveal His heart, and awaken others to His love. That means your art, your hands, your imagination — all of it — is sacred ground where God longs to move.

You were created to bear His image, to be a reflection of His nature in the world. That’s what makes your creativity supernatural. The very act of making becomes worship, intercession, and revelation. So this week, I want to help you rediscover that divine partnership — the joy of creating with God, not for Him, and stepping boldly into the calling He’s placed inside you.

May this week be filled with intentional reflection, creative breakthroughs, and meaningful connection with the Creator who put that beautiful imagination inside you.

In His love and creativity,
Matt Tommey

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This week, meet Steve Nunez, a full-time artist whose vibrant airbrushed paintings celebrate the beauty of God’s creation—and the faith it takes to wait for His provision. Through prayer, patience, and perseverance, Steve continues to create art that reflects both nature’s wonder and the quiet confidence of an artist trusting in divine timing. Read More…

CONNECT

Scripture: “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.’” — Genesis 1:26 (NKJV)

God’s first introduction to humanity wasn’t as a judge or ruler — it was as an Artist. He created, imagined, shaped, and spoke beauty into being. And then He made us in His image, giving us the same creative DNA. That means creativity isn’t optional — it’s who you are. You are God’s masterpiece, His poema (Ephesians 2:10), created to reveal His beauty and goodness in the world through the work of your hands.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for creating me in Your image — full of imagination, beauty, and divine purpose. I invite You into my creative process this week. Let every brushstroke, every song, every word become a space where Heaven touches Earth. Use my art to reveal Your heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

Action Step:
Before you begin creating this week, pause for five minutes of stillness. Ask, “Holy Spirit, what are You creating through me today?” Write down what you sense — then create from that place of partnership.

CLARIFY

Your supernatural calling doesn’t begin with what you make — it begins with who you are. You are an image-bearer of the Creator. When you understand that, your goals, your business plans, even your daily studio routine shift from striving to stewardship. You’re not trying to make something happen for God; you’re cooperating with what He’s already doing.

This week, ask yourself: Am I trying to perform for God, or am I creating with Him? Let His Spirit lead both your inspiration and your direction. The more you align your art with His presence, the more clarity and confidence you’ll walk in.

Action Step:
Review your goals for this month. Which ones feel heavy or forced? Surrender those to God and rewrite them as partnership goals — statements that start with, “God and I are creating…” Need help? Get your Core4 Focus Planner today.

CREATE

Scripture: “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” — Job 33:4 (NKJV)

Your creative process is a sacred conversation. Each time you create, the breath of the Almighty flows through you. Just as God spoke light into darkness, He now speaks through your imagination to bring beauty, truth, and revelation to life. You’re not alone in your studio — Heaven is hovering, waiting for your “yes.”

This week, create with expectancy. Believe that God will meet you in the process — not only to inspire what you make, but to use it as a vessel of His love in someone’s life.

Studio Action Step:
Set aside one creative session this week to “co-create.” Begin by praying, “Holy Spirit, what’s on Your heart today?” Then simply follow His lead without overanalyzing. Let intuition and worship guide your movements.

CULTIVATE

As artists in the Kingdom, our calling isn’t just to create—it’s to reveal the nature of God through what we share. That means your art carries prophetic power to speak, comfort, and awaken hearts. Don’t hide that light! Every time you share your art online, display your work publicly, or tell the story behind a piece, you’re extending Heaven’s invitation to those who encounter it.

Think of your audience not as customers, but as people God has hand-picked to receive what’s inside you. Your art is a bridge for divine connection.

Action Step:
This week, post one piece of art online with a short story or Scripture that reveals its meaning. Invite your followers to share how it speaks to them. Watch how God uses that simple act to open conversations of faith.

WATCH & LISTEN

“Your Supernatural Calling as an Artist”
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In this week’s episode, I unpack how God designed your creativity as a prophetic tool — a sacred doorway where Heaven meets Earth. You’ll learn five key truths about your supernatural calling:

Creativity is God’s nature.
All creativity comes from Him.
God can use any artist — but invites you to partner with Him.
Your art carries prophetic purpose.
You are called to co-create with God.

Key Takeaway:
You’re not creating for God’s approval — you’re creating from His presence. When you realize that, art becomes worship, rest replaces striving, and your studio becomes a sanctuary of transformation.

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WORSHIP

This week’s worship song echoes the heartbeat of your supernatural calling: “We’re ready for You to move.” Let it remind you that the same Spirit who hovered over creation still hovers over your canvas, your kiln, your words, and your imagination today.

FEATURED ARTIST: Steve Nunez

Airbrushed Wonder and the Faith to Wait on God
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For Steve Nunez, creativity and faith intertwine like light through leaves—revealing the beauty of God’s creation and the patience of an artist waiting on divine timing. Based in the United States, Steve is a full-time artist whose work celebrates the splendor of the natural world through vibrant airbrush and hand-painted techniques.

“I find great beauty in nature, as it has been created by God. Consequently, I often engage in the creation of nature-inspired art… My preferred mediums include acrylic paints, which I apply using an airbrush, as well as hand painting.”

A Brush with Faith

Steve’s art is both a reflection of creation and an expression of worship. Each painting begins and ends with prayer—a conversation with the Creator about purpose, provision, and excellence.

“Prior to and during the creation of my artwork, I express my sincere prayers to the Lord, seeking that my creations are pleasing to God and that they provide me with increased opportunities to pursue a full-time career and ensure adequate financial provision for my family.”

Gratitude in Every Season

As a full-time artist who relies on commissions, Steve understands the ebbs and flows of creative business. Yet through every waiting season, he has learned the spiritual rhythm of gratitude.

“I find myself constantly expressing gratitude for the projects that come my way, as well as during periods of reduced activity. This reliance has instilled in me patience and trust in the divine power to accomplish extraordinary feats.”

Even in challenging times, Steve’s faith keeps him steady. Though he admits he hasn’t yet seen the full impact of his art on others, he holds fast to the promise that God will use his hands for His glory.

“I have been repeatedly informed that the Lord will bless my artistic endeavors and that I should persist in pursuing my career as the Lord will soon favor my work.”

Creating for the Glory of God

For Steve, the message to fellow artists is clear: keep your creative life aligned with Heaven’s purpose.

“I strongly advise Christian artists to prioritize the creation of art that aligns with divine principles, as the Scriptures emphasize the importance of glorifying God through all our actions.”

Even as he navigates the realities of the art world—balancing commissions, marketing, and moments of uncertainty—Steve continues to trust that every brushstroke brings him one step closer to breakthrough. His story reminds us all that faith, perseverance, and prayer are the most powerful tools in an artist’s studio.

“I’m trusting in the Lord’s favor.”

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As children of God, we’ve been invited into His supernatural process of creativity to reveal and reflect His glory in the world. Our lives are meant to be an overflow of His presence—an intersection point where heaven meets earth through us.

One of the most beautiful ways we walk that out is by following Jesus’ example: taking what’s natural, speaking life to it through the power of the Holy Spirit, and watching God transform it into a supernatural expression of His glory (John 14:12, Romans 8:11).

God modeled this from the beginning. He could’ve spoken humanity into existence with a word—just like He did the sun, moon, and stars. But He didn’t. He chose to stoop down, take the dirt of the earth, form it with His hands, and breathe His very life into it (Genesis 2:7). That wasn’t just about creating man—it was about modeling a divine process. He wanted us to see that transformation often comes when heaven touches earth through willing hands.

Of course, we know in the Kingdom we have authority to speak things into being. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “life and death are in the power of the tongue,” and Romans 4:17 declares that we can call those things which do not exist as though they did. When we pray in faith and align our words with God’s will, heaven responds.

But there’s another dimension of supernatural living I want to highlight—one that’s hands-on and participatory. When Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, it wasn’t flashy or self-promoting. He wasn’t trying to make a name for Himself. He was moved by compassion and love for His mother. Quietly and intentionally, He turned water into wine—not just any wine, but the best wine—because that’s what love does (John 2:1–11).

That act was simple yet profound: a moment of honor, love, and faith. He took something ordinary and transformed it for Kingdom purpose. And He did it without fanfare.

Later, when Jesus encountered the blind man, He didn’t just heal him with a word. He got His hands dirty—literally. He spit into the dust and formed mud. He took something of Himself and something from the earth, combining them in a supernatural process that restored sight (John 9:6–7). That wasn’t just a healing—it was a prophetic picture.

Jesus, the Living Word, blended heaven and earth in His own hands and released the power of the Kingdom. What was once dirt became destiny. Those weren’t just mudballs—they were miracles in the making.

That same pattern shows up all throughout Scripture. God places something in the hands of His people—a rod, a jar of oil, five loaves and two fish—and invites them to trust Him. Through obedience and faith, the natural becomes the setting for supernatural release (Exodus 14:16, 2 Kings 4:1–7, John 6:1–13).

Despite what religious ivory towers may teach, the supernatural life isn’t a thing of the past. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us (Romans 8:11). Jesus said we would do the works He did—and even greater (John 14:12). That’s not a metaphor. That’s a mandate.

Jesus came not only to redeem and restore us but to model how to operate supernaturally in the natural world. Not just by speaking things into existence, but by exercising dominion over the earth through faith, obedience, and creative partnership with the Father.

So let me ask you:
What mudballs has the Lord placed in your hands?
What ordinary thing could become extraordinary under the influence of your faith and His grace?

You weren’t placed in this world just to pray for change—you were born to release the Kingdom. God has already placed ideas, resources, relationships, and opportunities around you. Ask Him to show you how to use what you’ve got to bring Him glory and transform lives.

When heaven touches earth through you, miracles happen.

Find out more about how to walk in God’s IDEAL for Kingdom Living.

Your Supernatural Calling as an Artist