Where Your Heart Is Leading You...

My husband is so supportive of me and my heart! He spontaneously suggested we go check out a local park  the other evening to take some pictures.  This shot was taken while we were walking around.  It was the perfect time of day. 

I read a quote on facebook the other day..."Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about discovering who God created you to be."  We often try to make it through this life on our own effort or change ourselves to be "something else."  We were created to bring glory to God by using the passions that He blessed each of us with.  But what do you do when that passion is either put on hold for the time being or is in the "unknown" category due to situations that are out of your control?...or what do you do when you feel like your time is up and it's too late to dive into that passion this late in life?...or what do you do if you're not sure what your passion is?

What do you do?....you dig deeper.

Colby Brown, a professional photographer, posted some great words on his page the other day....
"Often times I come across individuals that feel so lost, they don't know where to begin. If you find yourself in this situation you should think of it as an opportunity to embrace the freedom with your choices moving forward, rather than dwell on feeling lost in the chaos of life."
How did he become the Director of Photography for the largest travel website in the world?
"Passion, drive, persistence and an openness to take advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves to me as I moved forward through life. When in doubt...always be moving forward, you never know where you might end up..."

This is great inspiration!  When I felt like I was at a wall in my life, I started digging deeper and asking God how I could still use my life to glorify Him.  I always loved taking pictures and had an interest in photography. Ever since my friend gave me his old camera.....my heart has been stirring with passion once again.  I have so much to learn and so much to grow, but I will move forward...one day at a time...one image at a time.

I encourage you to dig deeper in your own heart and find that passion that God has given you. It's not too late.....there's more within you.
If you are a photographer, I encourage you to find new ways to use this gift and this passion to bring honor to God.  After all....it's because of Him.

Clicks & Fresh Perspectives

My hubby was at a work meeting tonight so I decided to go to a local park and have fun with our new camera.  It was so peaceful and relaxing as I walked around taking some nice shots of the trees and flowers.  

As I was clicking away, I realized that every picture I take can become an act of worship. With so many "unknowns" and "uncertainties" in our life right now, I feel like taking pictures is a way for me to express my heart to God.  There are other passions on my heart that have either been put on hold or are in the "unknown" category right now.  I would often get discouraged...because after all, the passions on our heart are the reason for our existence....to bring glory to God!  

So I started considering other passions that I could live out for God. I've always loved taking pictures and I always wanted to get more into photography, but it was just extra money that we didn't have at the time.  Wonderful friends of ours gave us their old camera this summer and words can not express how much of a blessing it has been.  It has stirred up the creative passion within me to get more into photography. My heart hopes to learn more, become better with the art, and start my own photography business in the future.   Every landscape shot soaks in the beauty of His creation and reminds me how much of His love is all around me.  Every portrait and animal shot is a way to capture those precious moments in life that we often take for granted.  They remind me of all the blessings in life. 

I also love that my husband enjoys photography too! It is a great hobby for us to enjoy together. As I embark on this new photography journey, I pray that every click I make becomes an act of worship and brings glory to God!