I think tonight’s post will go in the category “rambling to myself”…
There is so much going on in my head that I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words (like I ever can put my thoughts into words – ha)…But I have to write it out somewhere 🙂 .
Several weeks ago, my dear friend Lynn gave me the following verse from Psalms:
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~ Psalm 37:4 (ESV)
Oh, I so delight myself in the Lord and His Word. There is so much beauty around us but we too often don’t take notice of it. We rush through life without stopping and seeing. I have been seeing the world through my lens for the past 2 years… Not only the immediate surroundings, but also when I watch movies, I see everything in frames (don’t ask).
Well, my friend Lori reviewed a book about photography and Scripture…I had thought about self-publishing a book like this for almost a year now. I wanted to combine scrapping and my photography. But why not use my photos in ‘just’ a book by itself. As I was reading Lori’s review, clicked on the link to see the book…I thought: I can do this. Sure, I am not a photographer like Lori Nordstorm, David DuChemin, or my husband, but I think I have some decent photos in my collection…
Tonight I took a plunge; I contacted ESV to see what I need to do in order to use their Scripture passages in a self-published photo-book through “Blurb“. We will see what they come back with 😛 …I really don’t want to make a huge profit of the book, but want to share my photos to encourage others to see the glory of His creation.
(told you I am rambling tonight – 😆 )…There might be something else in the works regarding my photography, which I am very excited about. I have to thank Debbie from Heart Choices about that. I will share with you when and if this comes to a conclusion.
Thanks for listening/reading my ramblings. Remember: You can’t realize your dreams if you don’t step out in faith…
I had thought about doing something like that for my family. I take lots of pictures of scenery and nature that lend themselves to scripture. I look forward to seeing what you’re able to do with this idea. 🙂
Thank you Iris for the books! I can’t wait to get them! Your post spoke of me. I am going to try post something about one of my fears soon!
I’m so proud of you for taking this step and look forward to where God takes you with this!!
Dear Iris, I am so excited for you. I know the Father delights to give us our hearts’ desires as we walk with Him. You have such a sweet spirit and precious gift. It will be wonderful to see what the Father has in store. I’ll be praying for His leading in this.
I am proud of you, I know this is a huge dream and girl this is the time to do it!!!!
Praying for you.
Marvellous Iris! God bless your photo book project. I enjoy the ESV very much… I hope it all works out for you. (BTW, I admire your perseverance. I just don’t seem to be able to blog AND work on my photos at the same time.)
(((HUgs)))
I love your idea Iris!! And I think the book will be amazing not just because of your fantastic photography, but because of your heart!! You are so right… there is beauty all around and sometimes we are going so fast in our days that we miss it! Thanks for reminding me to slow down and see God’s beauty all around! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with the book and your photos!
This is WONDERFUL!!! I’m SO glad you are stepping out in faith and doing this! The Lord uses willing vessels, and that is you! Praying for His choice of Scriptures and pictures. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
As the Father shapens your mind through the Spirit, let all that He gives unto you flow through the pages
of your God-given creation. We look forward to seeing and hearing it!
Iris, that sounds like a wonderful idea…I love photography and the thought of a visual to go along with scriptures sounds lovely. I hope it works out!!!! 🙂
Iris, don’t you dare give up now! I know that the Lord has given you this talent and will use it for His glory. I can’t wait to see what He is up to with you, Iris. I’m smiling on the outside and on the inside for you.
Love you,
Debbie
Excited for you. 🙂 It’s a beautiful thing to take a risk when it’s for God’s glory.
The Bible is full of intelligent women and decisive.
The author of this blog, has the same profile of these!
God continue lighting your thoughts, your intellect and this amazing capacity of being a woman and woman of God with the talent to surface in a natural and exciting as this is our God wonderfully inspiring and versatile!
I just found your site! I am new to the computer and only e-mail and google so far. A friend has put my site together. I am praying that I can do a blog for the Lord as well! You are an inspiration to me. I see what a voice the blogs can be to encourage each other! My little shop belongs to the Lord and I am amazed to see His fingerprints in my garden. Thanks for your words! Cathy