The Lost Little Red Riding Hod

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27.11.2014

Little red riding hood

Lost in the wood

Fear not when you could not see clearly now

To find the way out you mustn't stop searching

I haven't been writing or posting on this blog for more than six months, which also means that I am getting busier with my wedding photography business and posting on another blog: Aweiding.blogspot.com. A lot of things happened, and things happened to me everyday. Maybe I am sentimental enough to sense things around me and put them into stories. 

Last month, I was thinking of this while editing photos:" Oh God, please tell me how can I save up for our wedding ceremony? I wish, I wish my photography business will start to gain recognition so that I can save up some money..."

Not long after that day, an business opportunity knocked on my door. It was too surreal to be true. Yet, I am feeling reluctant to step out of my comfort zone and start an adventure. Future is unpredictable, men will never not know what plans are waiting ahead for them. Friends gave me mixed reviews, which cause me undecided in making my decision. But I know, no matter what other said to me, the only one that I can trust and rely on, is our Creator. Oh heavenly Father, if this is Your great plan for my future, please show me signs, or open the right door. Although I am feeling reluctant, but I know every step that I am taking is a process of character building. Step by step I will overcome my fear, and step by step I will build up my character.

Something I learnt from church: every single "boring" routine that you are doing everyday, is actually a step to bigger success in the future. Yes, I am editing photos in front of the computer everyday, sometimes my shoulders are sore, sometimes my body is aching, sometimes I get headache... But when I see the big smiles on my clients' faces, all these are so worthy. And I am so thankful and honoured for experienced photographers who see the potentials in my works, it makes every single "boring" step worth a lot. 

Somehow I can feel that the Holy Spirit was whispering in my heart:" Do not be afraid, just take the opportunity and walk with God. You will be alright." 

I will be ALRIGHT! If I want the rainbow, I must first have the rain. A new season is coming!

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A Year of Adventure

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2013 has been a great year for me. There were a lot of ups and downs, but I also witnessed how God walked with me and built my faith whenever I was facing trials in many kinds. 

This year, I prayed a Sun Stand Still prayer, and I know that adventures are waiting ahead of me. I don't know what God will take away from me so that I will not be too comfortable in my life in order to achieve my audacious vision. 

After two years of being a Christian, I slowly discover the gift that God has given to me, and the reasons why He designed me to be like me - an introvert with sensitive feeling, but love to be the center of attention. 

And because of the Sun Stand Still prayer that I prayed, things that seemed impossible to me started to become possible. I can see God's abundant blessings pouring onto me. Amazing, that feeling is truly amazing at the moment when I witness God's blessing.

Yet, I must remain humble - I am here to serve others, with all that God has given me. Like what others said:" What you have, is a gift from God, what you will become, is a gift for God."

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All photos were taken in Mont Salvat, with Polaroid SLR 690 and Polaroid PX680 color films.