The Prompt: Share a photo that captures who I am...
The following photo is one that captures who I am at heart.
It is not a current picture. I was camping with hubby and we were enjoying the peace and serenity of the spot we had found.
Note the smile, the relaxed pose, no make-up, no fancy clothes. No pretenses here and there is little to hide (don't let the crossed arms deceive...the temperature was cool). That is me.
I am fairly comfortable in my own skin.
I am a nature lover and I like to sit and be with others. It represents my kind, compassionate and more mellow side. I am bit silly and a kid at times and hints of that exist in the picture as well.
BUT...if you want to understand how it feels or looks to follow God, to be in a secure, loving relationship with Him, well that is so exhibited in this photo: there's peace, joy, hope, grace, I am forgiven, no rules, no religion, I am unconditionally loved and accepted. Even in the hardest of trials I have experienced, the Lord has still been worth believing and following.
Being a Christian is the very essence of who I am now. Has been for 17 years. I can't imagine ever going back to how it was before.
Just curious, but what do you see in the photo?
Note the smile, the relaxed pose, no make-up, no fancy clothes. No pretenses here and there is little to hide (don't let the crossed arms deceive...the temperature was cool). That is me.
I am fairly comfortable in my own skin.
I am a nature lover and I like to sit and be with others. It represents my kind, compassionate and more mellow side. I am bit silly and a kid at times and hints of that exist in the picture as well.
BUT...if you want to understand how it feels or looks to follow God, to be in a secure, loving relationship with Him, well that is so exhibited in this photo: there's peace, joy, hope, grace, I am forgiven, no rules, no religion, I am unconditionally loved and accepted. Even in the hardest of trials I have experienced, the Lord has still been worth believing and following.
Being a Christian is the very essence of who I am now. Has been for 17 years. I can't imagine ever going back to how it was before.
Just curious, but what do you see in the photo?
Love your smile here ... and how relaxed you look!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your camping spot! What a beautiful place. You look very happy and loved. This is a great picture of you!
ReplyDeleteIt is just outside of Estes Park, Colorado. It was so beautiful. A nice creek was nearby. Oh, man I felt so spoiled. Wish I was there right now.
DeleteThank you for the kind comment. :)
I love that picture!
ReplyDeleteI really love this photo! I could totally see myself sitting there with you...because what I see in this picture is a kindred spirit.
ReplyDeleteYou wrote: "if you want to understand how it feels or looks to follow God, to be in a secure, loving relationship with Him, well that is so exhibited in this photo: there's peace, joy, hope, grace, I am forgiven, no rules, no religion, I am unconditionally loved and accepted. Even in the hardest of trials I have experienced, the Lord has still been worth believing and following."
I soooo agree. With all of my heart! He is always worth believing and following!
Great post. I am your newest follower! Can't wait to read more from you!
Thank you Brooke! I love getting new blog friends. I look forward to getting to know you.
DeleteI see a dear friend, a woman who is beautiful from the inside out. I absolutely see every one of the things you mentioned - throughout you.
ReplyDeleteOther than that... there's a beautiful light shining on you. A sparkly earring. A tiny tent that is perfect for starting out some earlier camping trips with Chris. Lovely aspens... it looks like you were writing something... perhaps another great story. And were you reading "Wild at Heart"? ;-)
Thats a great picture! Tells me a lot about you :D
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