Random Thoughts

I have been so busy lately with my photography, that I haven't spent much time writing or crocheting, which are two of my favorite things. I started a nature photography Facebook page called Nature Photography by Charis Megill. Very simple title. I don't have a link, but please come by and check it out. I've said this before, but nature always bring me close to God. Every day I try to find something interesting, like a flower I've never seen before and capture it in a photo or just in my mind. I started a new screenplay, mostly written in outline form. Dialog is starting to work itself out. This will be my third screenplay and even though the other two are very important, this one is special. Recently I found myself a little emotional, as if there was something I was supposed to do with my talents and as a career. The feeling was so strong and overwhelming at times...but I have figured out where it was leading me. It involves writing, photography, and nature. I am very excited about it, and will tell you more in future blog posts. I hope you will come back and check in on my world in the near future:-) Thank you. Charis

Finding Peace in Nature

Lately, I have been taking a lot of photos and spending a lot of time in nature.  I feel very close to God when I'm around so many of His creations, like trees and birds.  Many times I'm in a very quiet and peaceful place, where the only sounds I hear are birds or a squirrel chattering in the distance.  These are the times that I can pray or meditate on something that might be on my mind.  These are special times that I am so thankful for and can count my many blessings.

If you don't feel peace or joy in your life, you are missing out on something wonderful.  Maybe there are some changes you need to make.  Why not find your quiet place and take time to draw closer to God.  Pray.  Pick up your Bible and delve into the New Testament scriptures.  Study about what Christ did for you.  If you truly know what He did for you when He died on the cross for all of our sins, why wouldn't you want to be baptized for the remission of your sins.  The joy I feel from having all my sins blotted out, that weight that He took away and that love He shows...that is worth living for Him:  I love you and I pray that you feel that love for your soul when you read this.

Please come back and see some of my photos and creative projects that I am working on and thanks again for visiting my blog.  Charis

Our Perspective Versus His Perspective

I love finding beauty in nature. Where some might see an ugly weed or a broken road, I see a well worn path or a pretty flower. We all have broken roads in our life, where we got pulverized or hit by storms...and those weeds are sometimes just blessings in disguise. As the song goes, God Bless the Broken Road. And I know He blesses us over and over again. Our greatest example to follow is Jesus. His perspective is seeing the inside of a person, and not the outward, like we do. We live in the moment...or in the emotion of the moment. We need to strive to take on the perspective of Jesus. It's amazing to think that Jesus died for all of us, and I'm so glad that I can be joyful and live for Him. (I Corinthians 15:1-4) Charis:-)