Sunday, October 16, 2011

Veins of Gold

It is in men as in soils where sometimes there is a vein of gold which the owner knows not. 
/ Jonathan Swift


Sometimes, and I know this is the case with anyone who is breathing, I don't always feel like people see me. I don't always feel understood or appreciated simply as I am. Often there are expectations I can't live up to, things I am supposed to do and I don't, things I say no to that people may not understand.


This isn't a pity party. I'm learning that I am seen, by the One who really matters. It's a good thing that others don't always see or understand. Because it forces me to go where there is understanding, where I should be going for that acceptance I crave to begin with. All my flaws, all my failures, and also all my veins of gold are seen. The gifts I've been given that I don't always know how to use the right way, that I may not even know exist. He sees.


Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart... Jeremiah 1:5
 
 
The first shot is for Paper Heart Camera, Second is for Scripture and a Snapshot and Macro Monday,
third is for Monday Rewind

12 comments:

Stephanie at Grateful Heart Acres said...

These are beautiful, inspiring photos! I am so grateful I stopped by. Thanks for sharing them.

4 Lettre Words said...

Really beautiful!

Kristen said...

Indeed. It is good to be seen by God! What beautiful, quiet pictures.

Jeanne said...

So beautifully said, and what a lesson it is to learn!

Alida Sharp said...

Love your work...thanks for sharing!

Natalie Pozniak said...

Great Photos! I love the one of someone holding the leaf. Happy Monday!

Gina Kleinworth said...

Adore those leaves- the color just makes me so happy

EMily said...

great captures, and I love the scripture you picked!!

Kim, USA said...

Wow love your macro shots!

Macro Shots

Katie said...

A big Amen to those sentiments! And I love the calmness to your shots...love!

Kala said...

Lovely details in the second image of the leaf!

Happy MM

Ida said...

Lovely series of shots and the words/thoughts that went with them are so true. Thanks for sharing them.