Measuring Up To Jesus
by Frank J Casella
Title
Measuring Up To Jesus
Artist
Frank J Casella
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Photograph - Photography
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Measuring Up To Jesus - Color Photo Crucifix by Frank J Casella
The other day when I was on Twitter a quote I saw from sales guru hit me: “You become what you think about all day long”. It made me ponder on what I think about every day, which lead me to realize how much my thinking – and lifestyle – has changed over the years.
I used to be more selfish, helping and serving others with the end motive of serving my own needs and ego, and praying for my own needs – talking to God more than listening. St. Francis says [that] it is through giving that we receive, and I took it literal.
Today … when I give of myself I don’t look for what I receive, because the real gift is how God is blessing others through me .. which I may never see. My agenda has become God’s agenda. Said another way, I live my life as a prayer.
If we focus our attention on bad news and gossip, and distractions, we will miss God's incredible, visionary, optimistic purpose for every believer: to grow so much in our faith that we shine like beacons to everyone around us!
God's vision for each church is that we would grow so much in our love for God that we'd love people the way He loves them: unconditionally and passionately. He want's us to be filled up with Christ's grace, truth, and purpose so that everything we do will reflect Him to those around us.
I assure you, the longer you look at Jesus on that Cross, the more He will speak to you about who you are and how you can become more Holy.
The greatest image I have of my late father is how he prayed the rosary, looking at the Cross, each morning in a room with only the window light – just him and God – before leaving for work.
The greatest image my children say they have of me is how I kiss the crucifix each morning as soon as I wake up. What they don’t see is how often I spend just looking at it in holy contemplation.
"If a hypocrite is standing between you and God, it just means the hypocrite is closer to God than you are." -- Zig Ziglar
(Inspiration for this text is from the book 'Daily Insights with Zig Ziglar and Ike Reighard)
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Comments (24)
Toni Abdnour
Outstanding photography, Frank, that gives exceptional praise with its light and in your words.
Debby Pueschel
Frank, it seems as I grow older, this is the end result of helping others-to simply help with no thought of what it will do for me...only what it will do for others. To me, that is what our goal is. Wonderful example! FL
Frank J Casella replied:
Thank you for sharing that Debby. I am always enlightened by how people relate to this photograph.
Debby Pueschel
Wow Frank, reading through your commentary of this work, you are right on...we are what we think we are on a moment by moment basis. This is just a magnificent work. Also, the quote by Zig Ziglar is perfect! FLFBTw
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archives discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Virginia Artho
Excellent composition in the photo and in your reflection. There's more joy in giving than receiving, and what a gift to point others to Jesus, who is their greatest joy.
Marlin and Laura Hum
Touching photo and message, Frank. Your description reinforced what we've been practicing lately: times of silence in the day just to listen to God, instead of doing all the talking :-)
Debby Pueschel
Oh Frank! The lighting is perfect! Our Lord gave His life for us. We are truly blessed!
Toni Abdnour
Thank you, Frank, for sharing this sublime work. The description filled me this early morning. l/f/tw
Mona Edulesco
Wonderful and powerful photography, Frank! And such a thoughtful, touching description... LF!
Gloria Ssali
fabulous imagery Frank so inspired and so moving love the slant of the shadow too fabulous fl
Nieves Nitta
Frank, I am touched by the 'description' of this image, its inspiring words that moved my heart as I was reading. It is evident that your administration of the Catholic Art Gallery FAA group is truly a ministry. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and insights. May our Lord Jesus continue to bless you!
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