In a comment to Jeanne at The View From Here I wrote....
I’m sure you’ve noticed that most of my photos are macros with a shallow depth of field. I had a talk with the Lord about this earlier this week. “You know, Lord, I could do so much more with my photography if I had a real camera.” To which He immediately responded, “Which is why I’m not giving you one.” He knows me. He knows I’d spend all my time taking photos of everything, when what He has asked me to do is find Him in the small things…the wee beauty in the midst of the not-so-beautiful right under my feet. Besides…much to my family's dismay, the little Sony Cyber-shot fits in my purse.
What about you?
Is there something you think you need that maybe God is withholding from you - so that you would not be distracted but accomplish His purposes instead?
Photos: Around Pollywog Creek - an anhinga (snake bird) that I chased around the pond (he was not at all happy with me and my camera - or maybe it was just me)
16 comments:
Take good care of that camera, Patricia, it definitely works for you! Your photography is stunning!
I love capturing God's beautiful creation in pictures. I hope I never lose the awe of His majesty and glory as I observe it.
I hope you have a blessed weekend!
That camera is wonderful, my friend. I love your pictures. Love and hugs ~
These are gorgeous images,so it obviously doesn't depend on the camera.I think God has given you the ability to capture beautiful pictures with any camera.
I know that my camera has helped me to 'focus' on God's creation in a new way and see things I might have taken forgranted before.
Blessings,Ruth
Well, the stubborn willful me didn't want to hear this....lol. I guess I need to start looking around to see what He'd have me do, instead of whine about my camera! Pat, I think He's gifted you with sight, to see the details that most of us miss.
Your photos are exquisite! A great reminder that God is good and knows exactly what He's doing in what He gives AND in what He doesn't give.
Love, Jeanne
Patricia,
Your photos just take my breath away! I can't imagine any photos with ANY camera that could be more exquisite!! It is also a reminder that God takes the little, insignificant, small things (even small, broken people) and can make MUCH of them if we're willing, available, and seek Him.
Little is much, if God is in it!
Robbi Cary
Yes--a bigger house!
You take amazing photos! I am going to recommend your camera to my mom who loves nature photography and actually has a DSLR but is always using a point and shoot b/c she's so afraid she will break the more expensive camera.
(here via Elizabeth Foss's blog)
Oh, yes yes. Regularly He withholds and even removes things in order for my life to be more in line with His purposes. One example is that I have experienced relationship decline and even relationship loss, but afterwards realized how it was a good (yet painful) thing.
Just found you on HighCallingBlogs, and I'm thrilled about your blog. I resonate so deeply with the question of what God withholds. He withholds out of goodness to us! So hard to believe, but life-changing to embrace. One day, I'll see the Master Narrative behind what I perceive as loss. http://livewithflair.blogspot.com/
Patricia! Why these are gorgeous. God has given you such an eye for beauty. Real camera, smreal camera. You rock.
I'm so excited to welcome you to our book club discussion over at HighCallingBlogs. We are going to have so much fun with this one.
But...
I guess I should apply my lesson and keep this simple, no?
Welcome. Welcome. So glad to have you!
This post really hits home! I hear you loud and clear!
Your photos captured my breath, held it and let it soar. You amaze me with your real camera.
Delighted to meet you today! Hope you don't mind if I splash around a bit to get to know you. This looks like a refreshing place to get drenched in goodness.
Splashin,
Sara
Great pictures. I believe God has given me everything I need. he doesn't always give me what I want, but that's okay. He knows what's best!
http://youcanfacetodaybecausehelives.blogspot.com
beautiful images!!!
oh. love love this.
I love this blog, and this post. It is like the other comment said it really hits home.
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