"Harvest Time"

"Harvest Time" (C) 2010 Esmeralda Hernandez

Genesis 1:10-12 "¹⁰ God called the dry land earth, and the gathering of the waters He called seas; and God saw that it was good. ¹¹ Then God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind with seed in them”; and it was so. ¹² The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, after their kind; and God saw that it was good." NASB

Just think for a moment in wonder of the touch of God bringing forth all that is created here on heart.  Each vegetation, peace of land with a purpose.  He made all that the plants needed for growth and all that the land needed for stability.  Take a moment to ponder that thought and think about our on lives. Take a moment to think about him and his thoughts toward you.  What are you hearing?  Has your perception changed? What are you feeling?

This picture was a surprise for me. I was just walking along taking pictures. I would not have imagined that I could take such a snap shot.  These are the shots people with 20/20 vision take.  I was so happy and in amazement to see this picture.  

"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.

:A Dream"

(C) copyright Esmeralda Hernandez Being in South Padre Island in Texas  in the heart of winter on a Monday was a dream like day. I had the most fun in a long while that day.  I enjoyed walking barefoot in the sand, taking pictures with mom, and playing in the water.  A funny thing happened that day while popping a bag of chips several sea gulls were waiting overhead for some chips to drop on the sand.  Laughter mixed with being surprised at how close the birds were to me.  My mother laughs as I gave her the bag to go lead the birds somewhere else and eventually teaching the little ones to feed the birds.  They were having fun.   That day will be in my heart. As I am sure many of you experience that while going to the beach. Even  after three months I remember the entire trip.

I entitled this a dream because the sounds seem so far away the sound of the seagulls, me laughing, and the roar of the ocean.  It seems like some place far off.