Project 365 d-133

     All these little parts were important in their coming together to make something work. In this case, it was a computer hard-disc drive. At my request, my Father kindly tore it apart into little pieces so that I could dispose of it a little bit at a time. He brought the disassembled drive to me in a brown paper bag. Thinking that there may be a photography some where in there; I took the pieces outside where the light was good. Upon laying them out on the cement it was apparent to me that each piece was beautiful each in its on way. Still, I was unable to den, as I spied the the separate parts through my viewfinder, that they may well look better closer together. With a few quick maneuvers; I arranged them together in a way that seemed flattering. As I studied the arrangements, it became clear that indeed they were all better together. Not to take anything away from the the visual quality of the individual pieces, but they just worked better together like the way their designer intended.

     It is not unlike this with people too. We were never designed to be alone, but to gather together in fellowship in our lives. Some people do better than others at being along. At denying their natural desire to be near someone and share their hurts, or successes with them. I should know because I have craved solitude since I can remember. Looking down at my photographic experiment reminded me that this was not a blessing and that my attitude toward being on my own little island has cost me. Precious moments with my children were lost. Quiet conversations left unspoken with my wife. Seldom feeling the ache of sore knees after rising from prayer with God. God meant us to be together. To share and love each other, to hold each others tears in our hands, and listen to the stories that make us who we are. I am on an island of my own making, but I am making plans to leave that island soon to come home. To scoop up my little ones, to take my wife's hand and reconnect our souls. Most of all, to worship God like he deserves to be worshiped. Yes, God made all good things and each individual work is beautiful. However, when we gather together there is a power that the gates of hell cannot prevail against. Are you on an island? 

Happy Shooting.