At our Noble Family Reunion a couple of weeks ago, one of the cousins\u2019 husband, Joe Randle, was our official photographer. He didn\u2019t miss a minute. He was on purpose as he randomly took shots of the children, of family members laughing their hearts out, and many other precious moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is making photo albums for all the family members. I\u2019m sure he is disregarding a lot of those photos and only using the best ones.
Life is like a camera. We\u2019ve come a long way, Baby, since most of us used an instant Polaroid camera or, for that matter, a long time since we took photos on a camera that held a roll of film. We had to take the film into a photo lab to be developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of us have become pro-photographers just by using our cell phone to take instantaneous photos that capture precious moments. Just as our cameras have different settings and focuses, our lives have various seasons and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s consider the focus. A camera allows us to choose what\u2019s sharp and clear, just like in life, we must decide where to place our attention. Are we focusing on the positives or the negatives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we adjust our lens, maybe we’ll bring into view the beauty around us. Maybe we\u2019ve been focusing on the negative stuff instead of changing our perspective that can reveal new solutions and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have found that lighting is crucial. You should see me maneuvering my camera to be in just the right light. Lighting is crucial in photography, and it\u2019s the same with our experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, overwhelming shadows loom around us. But hold it right there \u2013 that\u2019s when we bring on THE LIGHT! In John 8:12, Jesus said, \u201cI am the LIGHT of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the LIGHT of life!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, let\u2019s keep our focus on what matters, keep our perspective fresh and ensure our hearts are open to THE LIGHT! Sometimes, the photos come out blurry or not as we hoped, but that\u2019s okay. We learn from those moments, adjust our focus, and try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life is a series of snapshots \u2013 some clear, some not so much. But each one is a part of our story, a testament to our resilience, determination, and hope. Let\u2019s keep taking pictures, throw out the bad ones, and be excited for the picture-perfect ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.\u201d Romans 8:28<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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