I love the meaning of my middle name. It reminds me of a hope I have regarding how I want to live, photograph, and write.
Before I share that with you, let’s open the dictionary and see what Lynn means. According to Google, it’s a “pond, waterfall, pool, or lake.”
Photographs are always better when they include a reflecting surface. Whether it’s a water droplet or a body of water, nature pictures are enhanced by their presence.
Water is a necessity of life. Living Water is necessary for eternal life. Jesus promised we will be satisfied when we drink what He offers us.
“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’” John 4:13-14 NIV
Each morning I have a choice of where to find my strength for the day. I can fill up on Living Water or I can find worldly inspiration via social media. Thankfully, I’m in the habit of reading the Bible each morning. We are what we read and meditate on.
By regularly imbibing the Word, writers are more likely to overflow with godly inspiration. And this is where I share what my hope is. My heart’s desire is to reflect our Heavenly Father in all that I do. In my art. In my photography. In my speech. In my actions. In my writing.
I remember the wretch I was before I was filled with the Holy Spirit. My ongoing struggles with my old self keep my memories fresh and keep my heart humbled. However, Jesus promised to continue the transformation in us. More and more His reflection will appear on the surface of our hearts’ pond. God is gracious.
Blessings, dear friends, as we continue to grow in Christ and reflect Him more and more in our lives ~ Wendy Mac
I'm nosy-to-know what your favorite body of water in nature is?
Wendy, What a lovely meditation about your second name, Lynn. I so enjoyed what you shared ... was intrigued by your note about photographs being always better when they include a reflecting surface. Lots to think about in that. Loved your flower pic with its water beaded petals.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Brenda. Living on Vancouver Island affords me plenty of opportunities to take nature pictures that include water droplets. :)
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Snow also looks beautiful on sunny winter afternoons. That white gold and cobalt blue combination is so pretty. Clouds also beautify sunsets and sunrises.
DeleteThanks for such an interesting post about your middle name.
Thank you, Bruce. I agree about snow being a beautiful backdrop for photographs. Some of my favorite wildlife photos were taken on snowy days.
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A lovely post, Wendy. It messed well with what Lynn Simpson said earlier (obviously because her name is also Lynn!) Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Tracy. I just popped over and read her post. You're right. I especially loved her pond picture.
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I, too, enjoyed your reflection on your middle name. And the reference to photography reflections. As a landscape photographer, too, I do like to capture the light in reflective surfaces. Thanks for making me look deeper into how we are to reflect God's beauty to be brighter to our communities.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Lynn. I enjoyed reading your post just now. I love, love your pond picture.
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Obviously this post resonated with me! Thank-you for your reflections!
ReplyDelete:) I prefer the name Lynn to Wendy. Don't tell my mom. Giggle.
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I am drawn to water as well, and the many reflection it brings ... and the beauty of the living water. Thanks, and as always you have a wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Jocelyn. I enjoy wandering woodlands and gardens with my camera in hand.
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I have never thought much about my middle name so thank you for this sweet reflection. It echoes my heart desire as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Barb. Middle names may not be mentioned much, but often people go by them rather than by their first names.
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What a lovely name, ‘Wendy Lynn’. There is something about water. So many places of reflection, places of peace that are near water. It us extraordinary and wonderful that your middle name reflects your heart. Thanks, Wendy for your wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Sharon.
DeleteBlessings as you continue to reflect Christ in your life. :)
I loved your reflection and the photo on water and water droplets, Wendy. "Photographs are always better when they include a reflecting surface." Such a true statement! And We are always better when we reflect the love of Jesus and the glory of God.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Sandi. Yes and amen to your words: "We are always better when we reflect the love of Jesus and the glory of God."
DeleteBlessings ~ Wendy Mac