Creating a Sacred Space at Home for Worship (and How Art Journaling Can Gently Lead You Back)
Welcome to this week’s blog from Creativity Released
If you’ve ever felt spiritually off-track or creatively stuck, this one’s for you. Today we’re diving into the idea of creating a sacred space for worship, prayer, and creativity—even if all you have is a box, a bag, or a quiet corner.
Not Pinterest-Perfect (And That’s Okay)
When people hear "sacred space," they often think of Pinterest-worthy craft rooms with color-coded shelves and sunshine pouring in through a picture-perfect window. But my first creative space? It was a small corner by a window. Nothing fancy. But something holy began to grow there because I kept showing up.
Some days I lit a candle, opened my journal, and whispered a prayer. Other days, I cried, scribbled verses, or just tore paper and glued it down.
That corner became a place of rest, presence, and sacred rhythm.
(I’ll do a separate blog and episode soon to show you my actual craft room—it’s a bit of a mess right now, so it needs some love and tidying before I let you in!)
Sacred Space in a Box (Literally)
You don’t need a room—you just need a container. One of my go-to solutions is a decorated shoebox. It’s covered in wallpaper (yes, just a sample I picked up for free!) and filled with:
A pencil case of pens, washi tape, and tiny verse cards
A glue stick, scissors, and a few scraps of napkin collage paper
A candle gifted by my son
A little ramekin of water for painting
A cotton-paged journal I picked up from the National Gallery
Post-it notes, a lighter, and a small watercolour palette
It all fits neatly, and I can take it out into the garden, to the park, or by the sea. Wherever I go, that box brings peace.
Sacred Space in a Bag
Every Sunday, I take a colourful fabric bag to church. Inside? My art journaling sermon notes, an old sketchbook from The Works, my Intense pencils, a pouch filled with Posca pens, paintbrushes, and a travel-sized palette. I even bring collage paper and fabric scraps—just in case the sermon turns into a moment of inspiration (which it often does!).
Here are a few of the pages I created in that space:
A journaling page about grief and overwhelm
A face covered in verses about strength and boldness
Waves and a boat with the words: “Let go and let God.”
That art came from a place of deep emotion—from the waves of grief I felt after the verdict in my niece’s 10-year-long hospital case. She was a beautiful artist herself, and her memory still inspires me to create.
Why Sacred Space Matters
In the chaos of life, sacred space brings:
Intention – It reminds you to show up.
Tools – It makes it easy to create without rummaging.
Invitation – It welcomes you to pause and be present.
Whether it's a tray, a tote bag, or a tiny corner of your living room—what matters most is that it’s yours, and it brings you closer to God.
Create Yours
Here’s what I recommend to get started:
Start small. Grab a shoebox or bag.
Add tools that speak to your spirit (your favourite pen, a candle, scissors, Scripture cards).
Make it visually inviting. Use colours or textures you love.
God doesn’t need perfection. He just wants you to be available.
Want to Go Deeper?
I’d love to invite you to my next
Creative Calm Workshop
, a free monthly art journaling session on YouTube designed to help you reflect and reconnect with God through creativity. Sign up at:
👉 https://christianartjournaling.com/workshop
And if you’re ready to take your faith and creativity to a deeper level, doors to the
Creative Sanctuary membership are now open for just 7 days! Join us here:
👉 https://bibleseries.creativesoulspace.com/special-invite-to-creative-sanctuary-page
We have devotionals, creative kits, co-create sessions, guided prayer, and a community of women who are showing up just like you.
Your sacred space is waiting. Even if it starts in a shoebox.
With peace and paint-stained fingers,
Bev Jessup
Founder, Creativity Released
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