Last weekend we had our BIG Youth weekend, and it went off without a hitch, and it was amazing for those that were ready and willing to hear from God. (I’d have a little vent post to the last few rows sitting in front of me if I weren’t so nice 😉 But seriously, WHY come if you aren’t a bit interested? I mean really…..it’s a good thing I’m nice, huh?)

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But one of my most favorite things at weekends like these is seeing the Spirit of God move. And, of course, being able to capture that in a photograph.

This happens to be my own handsome husband and Chandler

I had someone ask me one time why I do that? Isn’t it kind of an invasion of privacy? I’m taking photographs of people vulnerable before God, why do I do that?

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And I understand the question, and the desire for privacy when you are “doing business” with God, I really do. Maybe I’m just a closet v0yeur, but I don’t think so.

I believe God gave me this desire because as humans, we want to see God, or as a sweet blog-friend said, “to have God sit down and fold laundry with her”. We have that desire to see Him! And for me, this is as close to Him as I am going to see this side of Heaven. I can see God on the faces of those worshiping in His presence. I can see the Holy Spirit breathing on them and moving their hearts closer to Him. I get to see that with my eyes!

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And sometimes, it isn’t a big, outward display, sometimes it’s quiet…

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…sometimes it’s simple…

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…and in different forms…

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…but the commonality between them all is: they are all seeking God.

I have to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and I know when to move and when to start shooting. I also know when to stop and take a break. I seem to know when they are “faking” it too in order to be photographed. 😉 Sometimes I may be wrong, but I think overall, I’ve been pretty accurate.

I see it as beautiful art. Some people shoot birds or barns, and a lot of people shoot the unsavory, but I choose to seek the face of God through worship. And that’s how I can share Him with other people as well. I’ll probably never make any money doing it, and it won’t make me rich or famous, but it’s a testimony of God’s power and God’s effect on His people. And I find it overwhelmingly beautiful…

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I pray everyday to see God. I pray before events that the Holy Spirit will move in this place. I pray that every person there will feel God’s presence. And I am never disappointed.

This young man is severely mentally challenged, and yet his spirit still cries out for God.

the figure in the front was our speaker

We can see God. We just have to know where to look.

And another shameless plug for our speaker, Brad Fogarty , out of Atlanta….simply captivating and an honest lover of Christ! If your church needs a speaker for your teenagers, this would be my first choice! You can find him on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Be KIND, and be always watchful for God!

In those days I will pour out my Spirit
even on my servants—men and women alike—
and they will prophesy. Acts 2:18

You have shown me the way of life,
and you will fill me with the joy of your presence. Psalm 16:11