Beauty and Light

Melissa Ross Photography



This is my current project - doesn't it look elegant?! No worries, I take no credit for this beautiful display of light and beauty. Melissa did the hard stuff. I only take credit for asking Melissa, and buying the candles.

This has been quite the journey. While I love doing what the Lord has called me to, there was quite the struggle to define if I was called to this particular task. I was told during Retreat to be faithful to the things He has called me to. Loved that part. What I wasn't sure of, was whether this year we were to have an event. No matter the amount of prayer, I just wasn't sure.

The Lord has found a way to speak, though I know there were times He despaired of my hearing. He used a confident "YES" from our guest speaker when she was asked. He used a frantic shopping trip - trips to be exact- to create a centerpiece. He used a "what's the date so I can put it on my calendar?" from our worship saint - which I loved because, again, there was no hesitation. And, as always, the encouragement of those who know me so well, and love me anyway. They just seem to anticipate something lovely and moving, which always surprises me. I just don't see such things coming from my reserves. Which is the true delight. They don't really come from me, they come from the One who created all things and wants to bless His kids. So, here we have the beauty and light created by Melissa. Soon, we will have cake, or some such dessert. And hopefully, we will be reminded of joy.

It is a joyful thing to celebrate the wonder of the Lord.