Have you ever felt guilty about earning money from your creative gifts? Maybe you sell journals, paintings, cards — or you run paint parties or creative workshops. Maybe you’ve wondered, "Is it okay to charge for something God gave me?" Or maybe you’ve quietly believed, *"I’m too old. It’s too late. I’m not qualified."

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In this post, I’m opening up about my personal journey with money mindset wounds — and how God has been reshaping my thinking. We’ll name the lies, explore what Scripture really says, and I’ll share two resources that have been powerful in helping faith-driven creatives reset their thinking and step into their God-given calling.

My Story: Scarcity, Shame & Starting Over

I came to the UK from Uganda as a refugee at age four. My parents had to leave everything behind — our home, our car, even my brothers, who we couldn’t afford to bring over at the time. We arrived with only what we could carry.

I grew up watching my parents work incredibly hard and still face rejection and racism. My mum used to say, "You’ll have to work twice as hard to be seen." And I believed it.

Even after becoming a qualified speech therapist and helping people around the world, I still carried this deep root of fear and guilt around money — especially in Christian spaces. I felt like maybe I shouldn’t be working. That maybe I wasn’t spiritual enough if I earned an income. That maybe I wasn’t qualified enough. That maybe… I wasn’t enough.

But slowly, God began to uncover the lies.

The Lies We Carry (and the Ones I Believed)

Here are some of the lies I had to face — maybe you’ve heard them too:

• “You shouldn’t charge for something God gave you.”

• “It’s selfish to want financial freedom.”

• “If it’s ministry, it should be free.”

• “You’re too late.”

• “You’re not qualified.”

These are lies that keep us stuck. Lies that keep us playing small. Lies that keep us burnt out, broke, and believing that our creativity isn’t worth anything.

But these are not what God says.

What Scripture Really Says

Let’s walk through a few verses that have spoken deeply to me:

📖 2 Corinthians 9:11

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”

God enriches us not so we can hoard — but so we can give. It’s not about chasing wealth. It’s about impact. Your overflow becomes someone else’s answered prayer.

📖 Matthew 25:14–30 (Parable of the Talents)

“Well done, good and faithful servant… You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.”

God honours stewardship — not fear. The servant who hid his gift was rebuked. The ones who multiplied were celebrated. Playing small is not obedience — it’s avoidance.

📖 Proverbs 28:1

“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”

You don’t have to apologise for the gifts God placed in you. You can walk in confidence, not fear.

📖 Esther 4:14

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

Your timing is not a mistake. You are here for a reason. Your voice, your art, your ideas — they matter now.

Introducing: For Such a Time as This — A Spirit-Led Journal

Out of this journey, I created a brand new journaling workbook called: For Such a Time as This: A Spirit-Led Money Mindset Reset

It’s designed especially for creative Christian women who:

• Struggle with charging or promoting their work

• Carry old wounds or beliefs around money

• Want to walk in confidence and truth

Inside the journal, you’ll explore: ✅ Healing your identity and self-image
✅ Making peace with money and your mission
✅ Spirit-led reflections, affirmations & a printable prayer card

This journal is available inside the Creative Sanctuary — my membership community for women who want to grow creatively and spiritually.

Want to Take the First Step Today?

I’d love to invite you to join me in a free devotional workshop:

🎨 Paint Peace with Watercolour and with God
A 40-minute video session to help you:

• Reconnect with God

• Explore my Spirit-Led Sketch Method™

• Reflect creatively through Scripture and art

It’s free for 24 hours and includes a beautiful digital gift pack: 👉 Join the free workshop here

Looking for More?

You can also explore more videos, blog posts, and podcast episodes at:
👉 https://christianartjournaling.com/podcast

There you’ll find practical encouragement, creative inspiration, and real-life stories from women walking this journey too.

Final Thoughts

Your creativity isn’t just cute. It’s God-breathed.
Your calling isn’t too late. It’s right on time.
And your worth is not up for debate.

So let go of guilt. Step into purpose.
You are here — for such a time as this.