Open Rebuke is Better

I love takings photos. I love looking into the lenses of the camera and see things differently like finding a bee on a flower, a mist on the leaves, a morning sky, my nieces and family photos, and my own personal pictures.

I like it a lot but there was one thing that i have reminded long time ago ~ idolatry.

Idolatry is usually defined as worship of any cult image, idea, or object, as opposed to the worship of a monotheistic God. It is considered a major sin in the Abrahamic religions whereas in religions where such activity is not considered a sin, the term "idolatry" itself is absent. Which images, ideas, and objects, constitute idolatry, and which constitute reasonable worship, is a matter of contention with some religious authorities and groups using the term to describe certain other religions apart from their own (sometimes resulting in iconoclasm).

In today's context, idolatry is not limited to religious concepts, however, and considered more of a social phenomenon where false perceptions are created and worshipped, or even used as a term in the entertainment industry. (link here)

Sometimes people like looking at themselves and loving what they see. Choosing the best photos of the day and it will make things well. It brings joy. But then again, there are times that we forgot that whatever or however we look, it will always lead to the fact that God created us in His own image. 

I have new photos taken during the Christmas vacation and how we started the new year having some family reunions and stuff. The easiest way for me to share it with family abroad is through facebook, friendster and myspace only. Notice that i didn't say the "only way" because i know it can be made available through prints and send it all the way to their houses. But it would take longer. And it's a sacrifice. 

Yay, there are so many temptations from the internet. Just thanking the Lord for His faithfulness as He reminds us what to do and what not to do. Praise the Lord!

I will still share photos. This is my passion. But i desire to glorify the Lord through this. No more idols. I would like to have a glance of the Lord's beautiful creations like the trees, beaches, people and places, flowers (my favorite subject), etc.

My prayer: "Thank You Father for opening my heart and mind today. You used the person i love as instrument of your will for me. Thank You for impressing something that i know would make me stronger and better servant of Yours. Thank You for the open rebuke for i know that You love me and You just wanted me to be wise and to know that Your face is the Most beautiful thing to look at on my lenses. Lord, im sorry for the "me-monster" in me. I believe i will be receiving more rebukes but i won't complain discerning that it all came from You. Thank You for the love, grace, joy, strength and courage you have given me today and always. I love You Lord and all i wanted is to lift Your Name High for You alone deserves all the glory, honor, power and praise. Amen."