The Taylor Family | Washington Oaks Family Session
/I can't say enough about the Taylor family and our time together. This little family is so genuine, so filled with gratitude, humility, and STYLE that I felt to refreshed and peaceful after our shoot. Each family member was so unique and memorable I just squealed at each moment I grabbed because I knew I wanted to do them justice. In between the moments on camera there were fabulous non-camera moments such as little games of catch, someone getting mooned, and glimpses of 3 going on 13. They're so cute, ya'll. I loved it!
![*Warning: Long Nerd Post Cause I Love Jesus*
I am a deep lover of the space between simplicity and potency. I just saw a quote that said, “Emotions are not evidence of God’s Presence” and then there was a caption beneath it. It was a quote entirely contextual, dependent upon a type of person who seeks out experiences and atmospheres at conferences and a million different churches over spending time in the Word of God and attuning the ear to His voice.
Sometimes when we don’t fully understand something we see online, it’s natural to try and unpack what little information was given. This quote can be entirely misleading if we don’t take the time to consult what the word says. So here are a few things that the word says about emotions in relation to Jesus:
*Jesus wept.(So naturally, I weep.)[John 11:35]
*The father sings and dances over us.(So I will sing and dance back!) [Zeph 3:17]
*The Father delights in His children.(So I delight in God and things of Him!) [Psalm 18:19] and more]
So, yes, emotions are welcome at the feet of Jesus, but is not our gauge for whether or not “He’s there.”. A great heart check for our posture when we enter into corporate worship is to take note of our actions during certain songs. If you are on your face weeping (or any other emotion for that matter)at the newest Hillsong or Bethel tune but get bored during Amazing Grace or How Great Thou Art.......it’s time for a checkup.(2 Cor 13:5)
Everything God is, He is during every emotion, high point, low point, and leveling out of our feelings. That’s why we have faith! (Hebrews 11:1)
But just to bring things back down to a practical note, I’m currently sitting in a wide open space, soaking in the delight I feel from the Father, just like it says in Psalm 18! The breeze and sunset are glorious gifts from my Father who delights in me, humanity, emotions and all.❤️❤️](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58ffd96fbf629aa22fd64c65/1558401899767-ID55F57BVH2A75Z1R2HF/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kHem505q6McQd8XRhQc9zkRZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpxpEURhgSBEh9ILe0HKIG3CcOCklsxWwam3CdWF6Xw7jwVv5P97BEtB5XaVnmvMtTA/image-asset.jpeg)
