Rest: Revealing a Divided Heart

Rest: Revealing a Divided Heart

Exactly one month ago I entered into a month of rest from work (except for email checks once a week) and all social media. I knew I needed to do it, but to be honest, I had more than a little trepidation about what my days would look like without the things that usually fill them. I did not expect to be catapulted into an old way of life that felt like how I was meant to be living. It took me by surprise that I didn't miss the companion of constant distraction. (Because let's be real, with a little one running around I have plenty of that already.) In my foolishness, I hoped to be "productive" and "get a lot done" during this time. I wanted a more clarity about the next 6 months and hoped to gain new insight. I didn't expect to come out on the other side with even more questions and craving even more time for true rest. However, I did come to understand more of what real rest looks like and that rest revealed the true state of my heart.

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Beauty From Ashes | Charleston Film Photography

Beauty From Ashes | Charleston Film Photography

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me...
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives...
to comfort all who mourn;
to grant to those who grieve in Zion -
to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
 a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness, 
 a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.
  They will rebuild the ancient ruins
    and restore the places long devastated;
They will renew the ruined cities
    that have been devastated for generations." 
(Isaiah 61)

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Psalm 23 | Colorado Film Elopement Photographer

Psalm 23 | Colorado Film Elopement Photographer

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow death,
I will fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."
 - Psalm 23

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Sandcastle Kingdoms

Sandcastle Kingdoms

What is the point of "making it" or "having a name" if it doesn't have deep-seeded meaning or lasting impact? I can't get this image out of my mind - of vast sandcastle kingdoms that won't last, that cannot be transferred to beyond the grave. I knew the views of the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado would be incredible, but it moved my heart in such a powerful way. I cannot escape the imagery and it's parallel to life. The sand seemed unending. Peak after peak continued as far as I could see. In a moment, the wind would come gusting through the enormous sand mountains and valleys, changing the landscape and reconstructing the best way to climb to the top. Does that not sound like our world? One moment success is xyz, the next week the world is different, changing the path to the top by something as small as an Instagram algorithm. What if it is all gone tomorrow? All the "names" and "fame" that has been constructed around a grand facade, all gone in a moment. What then when then great sandcastle kingdom has blown away, every piece small granule scattered in the wind? 

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Michelle & Paul | Spring Garden Wedding

Michelle & Paul | Spring Garden Wedding

I cannot believe I am finally sharing these images. My beautiful sister married the man of her dreams in March, and it was the most incredible day. So many people helped to make this one of the sweetest celebrations of marriage that I have ever witnessed. It was extra joyous, because we had such a miraculously sunny, Spring day. The forecast showed a terrible front coming through the weekend of the wedding, but by the grace of God the rain held off and we had blue skies! Helping her plan this day will remain one of the highlights of my memories with my sister. I'm so incredibly thankful to everyone who went above and beyond to make this day the perfect gift for Michelle & Paul. Their wedding day was a true representation of all that they are - lovely, bright, joyous, and most of all showed their love for Christ. 

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