Very new to the forums here, but wanted to drop by and say hello.
Not a new Christian but still very new to photography.
Neat little side story:
I was living life very miserably. Everyday was filled with fear and regret. Very much a believer in Christ but not a believer that God could even "like" the likes of me.
I was told by a mentor to do something I enjoy, because life was not meant to be spent in despair. Photography was a recent hobby I had so I went out to give it a try.
I went to my backyard and gave a good long prayer to God on wanting to enjoy all the things he placed in my life all the things he wanted me to enjoy.
I sat there in my backyard for a good long time just looking around.
A dove landed on a powerline above me and I decided to take pictures of it. It stayed there for only a little bit then flew off. I did get some good shots of it, but in the back of my mind, and when I was truly honest with myself, I felt very sad and cheated. I felt like it was just a reminder that God really has no need or want for me.
In my mind I was saying "Well thanks God I guess this is as good as it'll gets"
I went in my house in no better a state from when I left to go to work (I work from Home)
Right when I sat down to log into work, on the ceiling was the biggest, blackest, jumping spider I have ever seen in my life. The thing had glowing green mandibles, white hairs all over the place, and just looked scary.
It seemed to have a great interest in me and my wife and was following us all around the ceiling. After much analyzing we caught it, and I decided to take some pictures of it.
Without ever realizing it, I was enjoying every shot of this jumping spider. I was thrilled to no end on how beautiful this guy was up close and personal. I spent my time enjoying this great piece of nature and I knew right away I had God to thank for all of this.
To me, that day was my first reminder that God made me special and different. He has his own plans for me, and wants so bad for me to know Him. While doves and flowers are great for other people, God knew that was not who I am. God knew exactly who I was and what was needed.
So here I am. My name is Dave, and have a vast love and fascination for God's creepy crawlies.
I can't post any pictures yet, but here's hoping to show you all one day soon
Not a new Christian but still very new to photography.
Neat little side story:
I was living life very miserably. Everyday was filled with fear and regret. Very much a believer in Christ but not a believer that God could even "like" the likes of me.
I was told by a mentor to do something I enjoy, because life was not meant to be spent in despair. Photography was a recent hobby I had so I went out to give it a try.
I went to my backyard and gave a good long prayer to God on wanting to enjoy all the things he placed in my life all the things he wanted me to enjoy.
I sat there in my backyard for a good long time just looking around.
A dove landed on a powerline above me and I decided to take pictures of it. It stayed there for only a little bit then flew off. I did get some good shots of it, but in the back of my mind, and when I was truly honest with myself, I felt very sad and cheated. I felt like it was just a reminder that God really has no need or want for me.
In my mind I was saying "Well thanks God I guess this is as good as it'll gets"
I went in my house in no better a state from when I left to go to work (I work from Home)
Right when I sat down to log into work, on the ceiling was the biggest, blackest, jumping spider I have ever seen in my life. The thing had glowing green mandibles, white hairs all over the place, and just looked scary.
It seemed to have a great interest in me and my wife and was following us all around the ceiling. After much analyzing we caught it, and I decided to take some pictures of it.
Without ever realizing it, I was enjoying every shot of this jumping spider. I was thrilled to no end on how beautiful this guy was up close and personal. I spent my time enjoying this great piece of nature and I knew right away I had God to thank for all of this.
To me, that day was my first reminder that God made me special and different. He has his own plans for me, and wants so bad for me to know Him. While doves and flowers are great for other people, God knew that was not who I am. God knew exactly who I was and what was needed.
So here I am. My name is Dave, and have a vast love and fascination for God's creepy crawlies.
I can't post any pictures yet, but here's hoping to show you all one day soon
