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Have you ever been so focused on a thing you lost sight of everything around you?  If so, what were you focused on? If we look at the account of Peter, a disciple of Jesus, walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33, we see his eyes set on Jesus as he exits the boat and takes his first steps. But after the realization of mission accomplished “I am actually walking on water!”, Peter shifts his gaze from Jesus and immediately he begins to sink.  Are we like that?  We focus on Jesus initially until we feel we “Got this” and then we expand our focus, taking in our surroundings, accomplishments, challenges, next steps, thus lessening our view of Jesus.  When that happens, just like Peter, we begin to drown, get overwhelmed, confused on direction and/or purpose…

What can we learn from Peter’s experience? Keep our eyes on Jesus!  Let Him have center stage in your mind’s eye and leave the things of this world to the peripheral. If we do this, the wind, rain, ups and downs of life, which will come, can’t distract us from Jesus’ call of “Come”. He will lead us to the extraordinary- the promise of life “more abundantly” but we need to keep our eyes on Him. Yes, I know, firsthand that sometimes this is easier said than done.  That is where the Word comes in.  The Word of God is packed with knowledge to combat the enemy’s attempt to distract us.  We need to do our part by seeking God’s Word regularly.  Let it become the compass to navigate life and our eyes will stay fixed on Jesus.

Order My StepsThis is a fitting first post for me as I am seeking God's direction in this mission to merge His Word with images He allows me to capture for His Glory. I am a child of God redeemed by His Son, Jesus Christ. I am in need of His grace and mercy daily and very thankful for the forgiveness of sins. I believe I was created to be creative and so developed a love for photography. My desire with photography is to capture His image in the faces and environment all around me. I want those that view my images (from snapshots to composites) to experience God's Word in a manner that speaks to them personally. God be Blessed in this journey! With that in mind, Psalm 119:133 will mark the first step in this journey. Are your plans and dreams ordered by God? I suggest that any vision board, business plan, goal or etc. be first presented to God for His direction and wisdom. He wants us have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10 KJV) therefore I order my steps in His Word.