365 Project - Day 99

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 This first 99 days has been a fascinating combination of learning and stretching as I work through this process in the best possible way given a difficult situation. I am happier and stronger than I was 99 days ago, for certain. I know I have potential for far more than I believed 99 days ago. And this work, this passion, was never about impressing others, but about finding a path to helping others. While that hasn't come full circle yet, I feel more encouraged.

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14 I am sometimes frustrated that the mission of helping others using this creative is not clearer, but I know that it is a work in progress and will come at the proper and appointed time. Until then, I have been granted this amazing time of patience, healing, reflection, development, gratitude and most importantly time with my family. And, that is huge. I am convinced that there will come a time when my world will be crazy busy again and I will want for a return to this solitude. So, for now, I cannot wish this away. I must enjoy and learn from and through it.

Until that time, I am thankful for the incredible life I am living - every bit of it. And, I am thankful for the one that is on it's way as "God weaves together all the circumstances of my life into a beautiful tapestry." Such an awesome way to think about it, right? "Enter with the password: Thank you! Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him." Psalm 100:4.

Praise God!

A note about this photograph - I chose this for 2 reasons: 1) its heavenly / upward tilt and 2) as I mentioned yesterday, in the run-up to Day 100, I chose (though unplanned when I shot these photos) a photograph that illustrates a new technique. So, while I have been shooting floral for a few weeks, the processing for this is different. I saw a reference to a photographer who shoots monochrome and creamy tones with his florals. I looked as his work and it's lovely. I tried to imitate to suit my taste, a little less creamy and a little sharper. (NB - I will add his name - need to research)

Best wishes.


Today's Photo: Until Then

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4




EXIF: Nikon D7100
ISO 200
50mm
f8
1/2s