You’ve Consumed Enough. God Wants You to Start Creating.

In a world where consumption is at an all-time high, many of us find ourselves feeling unfulfilled. This article explores the journey of shifting from being a consumer to a creator, emphasizing the importance of producing value in our lives.

Key Takeaways

• Shift from Consumption to Creation: Recognize the difference between consuming and producing.
• Start Small: You don’t need to create something perfect; just start producing.
• Daily Production: Commit to creating something every day.
• Fulfillment Through Creation: Creating brings a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Four years ago, I was working as a delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza. It was a quiet day, and I found myself in the back, making pizza boxes. As I stared at the white tiles, I felt a wave of emptiness wash over me. I realized that what I was doing felt meaningless. Anyone could do this job, and I had been feeling this way for months.

I thought about it and came to a conclusion: the job itself wasn’t the issue. I was productive, delivering food that people enjoyed. The real problem was that I was working towards someone else’s purpose, not my own. I respected my boss and the company, but I wasn’t creating anything of my own.

This led me to a realization: I was consuming too much. I was constantly reading, scrolling through social media, and absorbing information without producing anything of value. This cycle of consumption left me feeling unfulfilled and, frankly, a bit lost.

After this realization, I made a mistake that cost me another year. I thought that to create something valuable, I needed to consume more information. I set a goal to read 100 books, thinking it was productive. But in reality, I was still just consuming.

Don’t make this mistake. You don’t need to consume more to start creating. You’re ready now. Your first attempts might not be as polished as what you see from others, but that’s okay. Just start.

In December 2022, I decided to stop consuming and focus solely on producing something of value every day. Since then, I’ve created content consistently, and it has transformed my life. I gained around 300,000 followers on TikTok and received positive feedback from people who felt impacted by my work. Recently, one of my YouTube videos hit 100,000 views, and the comments were uplifting.

Creating has not only brought fulfillment but also financial rewards. While money isn’t the main reason to create, it often follows those who add value to the world. I’ve made more money in the last few months than I ever have, and it’s all thanks to shifting my focus from consumption to creation.

The beauty of this journey is that it creates a positive feedback loop. You create something, share it, receive feedback, and improve. Over time, you become more skilled and can help others even more. This cycle compounds, leading to greater fulfillment and purpose.

When you scroll through social media, you might feel a quick dopamine hit, but that’s not true fulfillment. You weren’t put on this earth to scroll endlessly. You were created to produce.

If you’re unsure about what to create, start with what you’re already consuming. If you love surfing, create content around it. You don’t need to be at the beach; you can edit videos of your favorite surfers or share your thoughts on the sport. The key is to produce something every day, regardless of quality.

There will be resistance to this shift. Consuming is easy and passive, while producing requires effort and thought. But remember, anything worth doing is often hard. If you don’t know where to start, just begin with what you’re already interested in.

Here are a couple of Bible verses that resonate with this journey:

• Proverbs 14:23: "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
• Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us."

These verses remind us that action is essential. Reading books is great, but if you’re not producing anything, you’re just talking. Even sharing a Bible verse can be a form of creation.

In conclusion, if you find yourself feeling unfulfilled in your job or life, consider what you’re consuming. It’s often the endless scrolling and passive activities that drain our energy. Instead, focus on being a producer. You have the power to create something meaningful, and it’s time to embrace that.

As I reflect on my journey, I even returned to Domino’s one day a week, not for financial reasons but because I enjoy it. The difference now is that I see my time there as a chance to recharge, not as a source of unfulfillment.

So, let’s make 2025 the year we stop consuming and start creating. I can’t wait to see what you bring into the world!