those who are given much

A funny thing happened the other day. I posted a few lovely photos under the title "country fresh." I felt good about the post. I felt that each photo was crisp, clean, and full of design potential. I hoped that they would strike a cord of creativity with a fellow blogger. After publishing the post, I went through my iPhoto library. I didn't even have any reason to look through the old pictures, maybe a walk down memory lane, or maybe I thought an old picture would be an inspiration for a future post. However, while I was looking looking the archives, these photos nearly jumped off the screen.

I took these photos about a year a half ago during a trip to Costa Rica.
This is someones bathroom.
This is someones home.

I felt shocked by the degree in which I have been blessed. I also felt a deep sense of conviction. If you're a design junkie like me, you can relate when I say that I spend a great deal of time thinking about my home and the updates I hope to make someday. I love searching blogs for design gems, simply because it is one of my passions. Now don't get me wrong, I think design and remodeling is a gift. I believe that a creative mind is a blessing from God. However, the conviction I felt came from the realization that all of my design aspirations are for my own self gain. I hope to find a way to incorporate this passion of mine into helping those in need. I feel like God has given me this desire...now I am left with the question...how can I use it to glorify Him? I believe that He could use my creativity for much greater things than I could ever imagine.