Growth

Sometimes pressure, personal obligation, produces a problem, but in that we are able to choose and grow.  This picture was hard for me to do. It first started out as a sunset, but then paint spilled accidently while enjoying some children in our home.  I grew increasingly frustrated.  Then I realize I can either  enjoy the moment or stay stuck in my ways. I covered over the sunset with gray to make gray clouds.  Then I thought about growth.  How sometimes we can stay tall, but grow bitter roots or we can weather the storm and grow in life to become  flexible with strong healthy roots.

"Unity"

"Unity"
(c) 2009 by Esmeralda Hernandez

Colossians 3:13-15 "¹³ bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. ¹⁴ Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. ¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful." NASB 

In our daily lives we interact with a variety of different people with different  intentions, communication styles, gifting, and personalities.  Especially with our own family.  In some cases the home front is a battle field.  It is not easy to love  or to receive love in the wounded places of our hearts.  However, it can be done.  It is a process in which we continually accept forgiveness and give forgiveness to release us from the bonds of sin, anger, judgments made in the process of discord towards others, and shame. The road to healing  is a not just done individually but within a community gathered where the Love of Yeshuah is present.  It is a journey of love that when accepted  will bring restoration.  

This picture is a wonderful example of unity.  and peace. God's creatures can display a valuable lesson if i would just take the time to enjoy and watch them.  With the lens of my camera The Lord has allowed me to partake in such wonderful moments like these and reflect on them years later.  Take a moment to ponder and see what The holy spirit speaks to you about this matter of unity and love.  I am thankful for His creation and that includes you. 

"The Journey"

The Journey" copyright 2011 by Esmeralda Hernandez
Life is full of beautiful journey.  We all have our seasons of Fall, winter, Spring and Summer.  Each year  we  see  and learn and feel different things.  Although sometimes it is hard it is beautiful as we overcome our trials.

This picture came about because I was visiting a family where they were very conservative.  Their way of living was that of days long ago.  I started to think of my own personal journey.  The beauty and the hardships.  As I was leaving their home driving though their long driveway in front of me.  In the moment I captured the simplicity of life.