A Photographer's Prayer

I've read this on several photographers' blogs and wanted to share with you...

Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each Portrait,
never let me forget that I'm creating treasures for some family,
a keepsake for loved ones...

Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others,
that I may draw out into the light,
the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts....

Help me Oh Lord, to be an artist,
collecting the beauty of every soul,
the glow of youth, the wisdom of age, the gentleness,
the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in thy sight...

Deeper than a means of livelihood,
give me the perspective to see my photographer's art as a service to others,
making life richer and more memorable....

And, Dear Lord, between the lights and shadows,
the ups and downs and the rolling years,
keep me from getting out of focus or off center,
so that my life and work may be framed with dignity
and colored with contentment...

AMEN

I could never, ever speak so eloquently as this.  And those of you who know me in person, know that this is true.  {smile}   But this is my prayer as well...