Today's prompt is Joy. I knew immediately that I had to join the fun. This is my picture that is joy personified.
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| Joie de vivre |
There is so much to learn from this shot. She was at my house to get some last minute tutoring on a 4-H project. It was hot and humid. She didn't bring a bathing suit. She was discouraged with her project and she was fighting homesickness.
But... she abandoned to joy! What a moment!
I came across a verse today in Jeremiah. The last part says "...and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord."(31:14) All the seasonal angst over gifts and baking and projects suddenly seemed so pointless.The joy of life is not ever about what I do... it's about contentedly dwelling in God's goodness. The goodness of God that gave us Jesus, that forgives our sin, that enfolds us in His everlasting love.
What joy!
Merry Christmas!!
5 comments:
They used to sing, "If I could save time in a bottle...". Now we can capture it in a photo. Your "joy" was felt!
I just absolutely LOVE this photo. You captured the perfect moment. This one makes me smile every time I look at it.
Let me just way.....I haven't been able to figure out which picture won the contest....but I think yours was and is a winner!!
Beth - You have always been my best cheerleader. :>) Thanks
The winner for the "joy" day is here.
http://photo-per-diem.blogspot.com/2011/12/summer-fun-cotton-candy-at-beach.html
ok...was there an exchange of money for that photo to win? I mean seriously....
Some things in life are just not meant to be understood.*sigh*
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