As a keen Photographer I am always looking for the "Perfect Capture". In
doing this I often feel a bit ripped off. Perhaps if I lived in New Zealand or
some other scenic /exotic location I would have an abundance of amazing
photo's to share.
Time has shown me that I need to change my mindset. What I mean is this:
Who would have thought that after several weeks in Broome with the
beautiful turquoise waters of Roebuck Bay and the world renowned Cable
Beach, my favourite photo would be one of a Mangrove seedling set against
tidal mud.
Looking at this photo got me thinking about myself. I often feel like this small shoot. I've never really felt gifted
or talented with anything and I guess I struggle with accepting myself as I am. A Pastor once suggested that
God loves the potential he sees in us. This really didn't help me at all! I don't want him to love me when I am
some one else, does he love me now, as I am ?
It is the sun shining on this ordinary scene that brings out the deep colours and the natural tidal contours,
making what I believe to be an exceptional photo. In a similar way it is God's Son shining in our lives that makes
our ordinary lives into works of art.
Yes, it is true, God loves us......even where we are now, yes we have potential and want to grow but he loves us
now, even with the mud.
God Bless
LOVE
