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Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Strength.

I have little strength.
very. little.

but...

God is showing Himself so strong.

Life is overwhelming right now.

In the last four days I have been dealing with or finding out about so many different situations, things and people... I haven't been able to even form a proper response to many of them. People are hurting. Choices and decisions that we make effect others in ways we can't even imagine. We can never underestimate the influence our actions can speak to others. All this and more leaves me with one conclusion: I must draw closer to Jesus!

Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

It is impossible to live without Him.

Doing hard things and loving others like Jesus is worth it.

It is a battle but totally worth fighting for. This week, even through the difficult things, God is showing me results and I am so humbled!

“God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth,' and to the rain shower, 'Be a mighty downpour.”- Job 37:5-6

-KM

To see more of this amazing couple go here: Sarah and Josh

Friday, 06 November 2009

It could cost you...

your freedom!

[All photos copyright of Kristi Michelle Photography]

With all of my heart....
I ask you to please take six minutes out of your day.
Three minutes to listen to this moving and truthful message from one of America's greatest leaders today.

Then take three minutes and call your congressman!
Ask them to vote NO on this freedom taking health care bill!!

How many people have given their lives for our freedom...

Can we give six minutes of our day to defend it?

THINK ABOUT IT!

On on knees for our Nation!

-KM
*nostalgic sigh*

So I've been thinking.

Sometimes there are things you just never really get over.

Theater is that way for me.
I can't ever get over it. It is part of how God made me.
(my family is still attempting to understand that fact) *ahem*

At work yesterday I was thinking and praying.

I really miss...

Yes. I miss my cast.
I miss the people.
(Bend Low. Grip Top Sock. laughing and group hugs mostly. *grin*)

There is something incredibly amazing about working on a production... but not just any production, one that is committed to glorifying the Lord and reaching the hearts of the audience in a powerful, meaningful way.

There is nothing like seeing God's hand at work when:
...millions of details start falling into place.
...you pray about things and God answers in ways you couldn't imagine.
...you have no creativity or strength left but He provides both.
...one of your lead characters might not be able to perform.
...you are hoping pieces will fall together and you have not a clue how.
...there isn't enough help to go around until the last minute.
...you see lives changed through God's working.
...you know its all about Him and not about you, the cast or anyone else.

So today, I am rambling but it makes me smile to remember.
Remember what God did and what He is still doing and what He wants to do. "A Tale of Two Cities" was a milestone in my walk of faith... in so many personal and real ways I realized that I can do nothing without Jesus. Nothing.

"Apart from Me you can do nothing." - John 15:5

This is true in daily life. But become even more so for me, as a director.
My heart doesn't have all the right words to say what I mean and feel.

But I know that He is faithful. He is good.
I just wanted to remember that today.

"Don't cry because its over... smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

-KM

Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Monday, 02 November 2009

Currently
Over and Underneath
By Tenth Avenue North
Beloved
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Life.

I am overwhelmed.

Usually that provokes negative feelings, being overwhelmed. Yes, I am experiencing negative emotions when using that word, but there are also many wonderful feelings with it as well.

My list of things to do is quite overwhelming at the moment. Life is very full right now. [When isn’t it, I know.] But since this summer didn’t happen as I planned… this fall has been slightly off balance and I am just now getting into the flow of things and finding the time and motivation to be disciplined enough to complete them.

I am attempting to see how on earth I can: Finish about four months of photography classes in less than two months [no.comments.from.the.peanut.gallery.please.]. Start a girl’s small group. Figure out what Jesus thinks about my photography future [To be in business or not to be in business… that is the question]. Complete my goals for the Congressional Gold Medal awards [100 hours of physical fitness and a four day camping trip anyone? Meh!] Start making and selling cards [yes, it seems to run in the family, this “having-my-own-business-thing.”] before too long. Afford the numerous pieces of photography equipment that I really-sorta-need to keep learning.

Ok. Yes. Enough of that for now… if I attempted to make a list of all the things I want to do or start or learn, four lifetimes wouldn’t be enough. I wonder if that is a first born thing? Hmmm.

Meanwhile:
Pictures! So many pictures! *half-crazy-grin*

I really do love working and learning about photography. I love seeing God’s hand at work giving me peace and discernment while working with new or different people each shoot, providing lighting and good weather. It is quite amazing to have a business partnership with the Creator of the Universe. So humbling! So amazing! I am in the middle of editing and completing about four different photog jobs at the moment. [Yes, my mother is beginning to believe I '"live" on the computer... heh.]

Meredith Ann's Senior pictures were last Sunday. Such a delightful afternoon with my two adopted sisters. God provided such a variety of lighting to work with and I absolutely love the results:
[YES! I can upload pictures again!!! *happiness*]




I am overwhelmed by Jesus.
I am overwhelmed by His love. The way He continues to show HIMSELF strong on my behalf. I am overwhelmed by grace… I am indebted to Grace forever and always. Grace taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved… I am overwhelmed by His mercies each day, just enough for each situation or difficulty. I am overwhelmed by how He provides me with faith when mine isn’t worth a quarter of a mustard seed.

More about Jesus! Just Jesus! Only Jesus!

Life becomes so more “simple” when I really focus on knowing Him and just loving Jesus more. When I love Him… I can transfer His love to someone I am having a difficulty with. When I love Him… I have enough grace to write that note of encouragement when I am on six hours of sleep and been non-stop-all-day.

The moment I take my eyes off Him… Life becomes a wreck.

Yes. It’s pretty much true.

I see His love in the beauty of fall. I love fall. Truly I do. Apple cider, popcorn, fall leaves, blue skies, colors everywhere, warm zephyr from the southwest... *sigh*. Seasons all have a purpose, but somehow Autumn makes me feel closer to His heart.





I have decided: I need to be a world changer.
More on that to come later, I am sure. But my wheels are turning...
Life is challenging... but there is so much reward and satisfaction in doing hard things: persevering, being disciplined and choosing to keep on keeping on.

"Where there is no risk... there is no faith." - Chip Ingram
"Without faith... it is impossible to please God." - Hebrews 11:6
Choosing Faith,
-KM