This week I noticed something strange.
Since I’ve intentionally tried to push my photography in a way that honours God, I’ve felt less enthusiastic about going out. Reluctant. Heavy. Even unmotivated.
So much so that I drove to a location — camera beside me — and still felt like it was too much effort to step out of the car.
That’s not normal for me.
When Resistance Appears
The moment we decide to honour God with something — our time, our gifts, our creativity — resistance often follows.
Scripture reminds us:
“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
— 1 Peter 5:8
Not every low mood is spiritual attack. Not every reluctance is the enemy. We’re human — we get tired, distracted, stretched thin.
But sometimes, when you take a step toward obedience, something pushes back.
A whisper of discouragement.
A fog of apathy.
A sudden heaviness where there was once joy.
The Subtle Strategy
The enemy doesn’t always need to cause dramatic failure. Sometimes, all he needs to do is stop you stepping out of the car.
If he can make you hesitate, delay, or doubt — the moment passes.
And creativity, like faith, requires movement.
Choosing to Stand Firm
When I recognised what was happening, I prayed. Not a dramatic prayer — just a simple, honest one:
“Lord, if this reluctance isn’t from You, take it away. I want to honour You with what I do.”
Scripture tells us:
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
— James 4:7
Sometimes resisting looks like nothing more than opening the car door.
Faithfulness in Small Steps
The truth is, honouring God doesn’t always feel exciting. It doesn’t always come with enthusiasm or momentum. Sometimes it feels like obedience in the middle of reluctance.
But obedience matters more than emotion.
“Let us not grow weary in doing good.”
— Galatians 6:9
Even if the images captured weren’t extraordinary, the act of stepping out was.
A Quiet Victory
This week reminded me that spiritual growth isn’t just about grand gestures. It’s about recognising resistance, praying honestly, and taking the next small faithful step anyway.
Sometimes honouring God starts with simply showing up.
A Short Prayer
Lord, when I feel reluctant or discouraged, help me recognise what is from You and what is not.
Give me strength to stand firm and honour You in the small steps.
Amen.
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