New Beginnings

This photograph depicts a man walking between tall green grass in the foreground and debris and dirt (background) left over from a major storm that... more

by Lydia Holly

Title

New Beginnings

Artist

Lydia Holly

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

This photograph depicts a man walking between tall green grass in the foreground and debris and dirt (background) left over from a major storm that flooded out poor communities close to Lake Managua in Nicaragua. I walked one of those neighborhoods several years after the storm, and just as you see in the photograph, there were still manifestations of devastation. Some neighborhoods were evacuated and residents were relocated permanently. As sad as it is, God has graced humankind to start over again, and He does bring life out of the ashes. The tree in the foreground is a reminder of life that comes forth and remains regardless of the torrential rains that come, and the text "New Beginnings," is meant to encourage us that even if we "lose everything," we can still walk with hope. Romans 15:13 (NLT) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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September 2nd, 2017