There has been so much buzz around this topic… I can almost say that not a day goes by when I’m not asked, “Are you gonna bring your camera?”
Photography has been a huge part of who I am for the past decade, but it’s not all of who I am, by any means.
Training camp is in about two weeks, and I cannot wait to see how the Lord is gonna bring my team together! We all have such different goals, unique talents and gifts.
I’ve been reading a lot about the WHY; why are we going on this epic journey to 11 countries in 11 months? Besides the fact that I feel that this is a calling that the Lord has placed on my heart, I also want to open up my mind and spirit to the NEW. There will be new issues to resolve, new trials to overcome, new ways of trusting in the Lord, new relationships to plant and nourish, new sunrises to see, and new ways to love people. The Lord makes all things work together for our good and I can’t wait to see what He unfolds throughout this journey. I will definitely still be documenting what I’ll be doing during ministry, but I want to be fully present.
I don’t want the camera to distract me from discovering all of these new things with my own eyes. This is one of the many goals that I have for the World Race.
I want to seek the hearts of the people that I’m getting to know before I take a portrait of them. I want to experience meeting people the organic way – face to face – like we used to, before screens were such a huge part of our lives. This topic has been on my heart lately since I’m currently in the midst of wedding season and I find myself staring at a screen most days. There is definitely a time and place for photography, and I’m so thankful that the Lord has brought such wonderful people into my life through it. However, I want to use this year to grow in different areas of my life that I’m passionate about. Being apart from my dSLR camera for a year will really help me to focus on other areas of my life that need much more improvement like eliminating distractions, being committed to reading The Word every day, building authentic relationships with my team and the people around me, and seeking after the Father’s heart.
Love, B.
