God Honors Those That Never Quit

There's only room for one at the top. For example, the athletes that race a 100 meter dash... only one can be the winner. There are many different kinds of races and competitions in life, but one thing is for sure. To run away from your problems is a race you will never win. Best thing you can do is face your problems and challenges. Yes, I know it's difficult, but remember... Jesus faced something much more difficult than we will ever face. So when you feel like quitting, I can tell you this... God honors those that never quit and continue to use their talents to the absolute best of their ability for Him.

How To Overcome Any Problem In Life

Throughout my life, I've had people ask me to pray for them. I began asking what they wanted me to pray for and what they were doing to fix the problem they were praying about. A few of them said they didn't know what to do except pray. I remember I told a few of them what they could do to help their situation, but made it clear they had to be very disciplined about it and could be no exceptions. They listened to me and several months later, their health problem was gone. The difference with these people is they took action. They didn't sit back and wait for God to take care of their problem. Now, I don't know how to help everyone and don't have all the answers. But when I am faced with a problem, I first pray about it, then immediately start researching and learning everything I can to fix the problem. I become determined and focused like a fighter pilot!

I remember when I was in school, there was a gentleman that came and spoke to us in the gymnasium. He had no arms or legs. I remember how confident he was and became so inspired by how much he had accomplished in his life. He didn't have a victim mentality or make excuses why he couldn't do something. Instead, he realized all God had given him and took advantage of it. He was so on fire about life and all of us kids came out of there so empowered we felt like we could accomplish anything.

Nitzia and I work very hard and are focused with our photography profession. We don't ask people to pray for us because we know God gives us everything we need to accomplish our goals. We are aware some people do pray for us and we truly appreciate it. I am led to pray for different people at different times. It's important to pray for each other, but it's more important to make sure we are doing everything we can ourselves to fix the problem first before we start asking others to pray. My daily relationship with God means the world to me. He empowers me to overcome and handle whatever problem that arises. He also gives me the wisdom to do the things to prevent problems from ever happening in the first place. Our God is amazing and I don't believe He ever wants us to be led by our fears or feel weak and helpless. God is our Rock, our Salvation. He is the Almighty and created this great landscape you see Nitzia in the picture below. God consistently empowers and inspires us in all our adventures!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

How To Get The Best Hiking Experience In Sedona

First of all... stay away from places that have been blown up by Instagram, like Devil's Bridge. Unfortunately, the same thing is happening to our beloved Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Merry Go Round. But don't worry... Sedona is known as the place of a thousand secrets. Also, Sedona isn't called "the most beautiful place on Earth" for no reason! Most tourists are wanting easy access to amazing places. But thankfully, the far more beautiful places are secretly hidden. The old saying goes, the best things come to those who work for it. Let me tell you... 99% of people who come to Sedona never see the real beauty of Sedona. When you get off trail and explore... that's when Sedona comes alive. Get ready to be blown away! These hidden dramatic places are the real reason why Sedona got its name as being the most beautiful place on Earth. But to be honest... you would never have time to find these places without a good guide to help you there. They are just too secret, and thankfully so. Visiting these special destinations gives a very spiritual experience. Just imagine... you are the only one there, so you are able to fully enjoy it and take in the beauty without competing with other tourists. Nitzia and I learned over the years... in order to get the best from our trips to new places, we always find a good guide. That way, we're not wasting our precious time. Best of all, we're not having to deal with any tourists. Nitzia and I have been guiding in Sedona for years and know the best places. We love seeing the expression on peoples faces when they see these special locations. We love sharing this experience with couples. That's why we have focused on making our photography an experience rather than just a session. We hear all the time that it's one of the best experiences they've ever had. We take pride in this because we feel we're making a real difference in peoples lives. Best of all, we're giving them memories professionally captured they can share and have forever!