Mondays Are for the Creative Work
Mondays are for my creative work.
Being an English teacher is my part-time job, but my work—the kind that fills me up—is photography, film photography, videography, sewing, knitting, crochet, and blogging. Mondays are the only day I have for this side of my life, and let’s just say… it’s definitely not enough.
But this is the season God has me in. And because He’s placed me here, I’ve found contentment in it. There are a few things I’m seeking Him for when it comes to my personal work, but in the meantime, I’m learning to be fully present—living in the now.
The Camera I Want… and the One I Have
I’ve been on the lookout for a new film camera—specifically, the Canon AE-1. Today, I found one for under €200. But every time I make up my mind to buy it, the Holy Spirit gently nudges me:
“Not yet. You don’t need it. Use what you already have.”
It’s not about finances—I can afford it. But once again, I’m choosing obedience over desire. And I’m learning that there’s a quiet joy in that surrender, too.
My current film camera is the same one I used in high school, the one I first learned photography on. It holds a special place in my heart. It’s damaged in a way that requires me to change lenses after every exposure—far from ideal, but still usable.
It’s inconvenient, but it works. And maybe that’s the lesson for now. Maybe someday I’ll have that Canon AE-1 in my hands—but today, I’ll use what I’ve been given and keep learning film photography with what I have.
“Obedience isn’t about lack—it’s about trust. And trust often leads us into unexpected beauty.”
Creative Work in This Season
Mondays still feel like a gift, even if they aren’t enough to fit all my ideas and projects. God knows what He’s doing in this season, and He’s not wasting any of it.
Whether I’m editing photos, writing, filming, or slowly stitching something by hand—I’m learning to honor what I can do, instead of focusing on what I wish I had time for.
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Creativity doesn’t always need the perfect tools—it just needs a willing heart.
What are you creating in this season with what you already have?
