Sun Setting on 2007 - Fine Art Inspirational Nature & Landscape Photography by Josiah Christian Friberg

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork."

As the sun sets on this year of 2007, I'd like to ask God to bless you and your family and to give you health, prosperity, and abundance. May you experience more of God's love and grace this new year of 2008, and may God's presence draw closer to you as you draw closer to Him.

Thank You, Lord God, Creator of heaven and earth, for Your abundant blessings that You poured out on my life in 2007. I am such a blessed man! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.

Thank you for visiting this gallery of Fine Art Inspirational Photography, Nature Photography, Landscape Photography, and Portrait Photography by photographer Josiah Christian Friberg of the Blue Ridge Photographic Society of North Carolina in Moravian Falls, NC.

Moravian Falls Open Heaven - Inspirational Photography and Christian Fine Art Landscapes by Josiah Friberg

"How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven." - Genesis 28:17

This Christian fine art landscape photography image was taken at the Fulfillment Fest in Moravian Falls by Blue Ridge Photographic Society photographer, Josiah Friberg. This sky or heaven inspirational photography image was taken during October of 2006 when hundreds of spiritually hungry believers came to seek God and worship Him in one accord at Pennell Farms. The scripture above expresses the feelings that everyone experienced while seeking God in this place.

Lily Among Thorns - Christian Fine Art Inspirational Photography by Josiah Friberg

"Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling among the maidens." - Song of Songs 2:2

I found this beautiful flower growing beside Miller's creek as I took a walk in my neighborhood. This inspirational photography image taken in the North Carolina landscape speaks to me of the simple beauty so often found in nature. This Christian fine art photography image inspires me to look for God's beauty in simple things that I pass by every day, which in this case, is a flower. I am so thankful to God for creating such an incredible diversity of flowers, each with its own simple beauty and special unique design. Photograph by Josiah Friberg of the Blue Ridge Photographic Society of North Carolina.

Prophetic Eagle Vision - Christian Inspirational Photography by Josiah Friberg

"Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." - Isaiah 40:31

This inspirational photography image of an eagle's head carved into the top of a shepherd's staff symbolizes the gift of prophetic vision. In the above Christian scripture, God promises to give this incredible vision and strength to those who trust in Him and wait upon Him. I hope this Christian fine art photography image inspires you to seek the face of God daily. This staff was carved by a friend of mine, Pat Macone, who found this piece of wood in the forest, took it home, and asked God what he should carve into it. There are actually three other carvings in this staff besides the eagle: a ram's head, a lion's head, and a sword. Photograph by Josiah Friberg.

Returning to God with Fasting, Weeping, & Praying - Christian Fine Art Inspirational Photography by Josiah Friberg

"Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, weeping, and mourning; and rend your heart and not your garments....Consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly, gather the people." Joel 2:12,13,15,16

This Christian fine art inspirational photography image was taken during The CALL Nashville on 07-07-07 at Titan Stadium. On that special day, 77,000 Christians gathered together in one accord to fast and pray for our nation. It was a fast, not a festival. It was a solemn assembly to humble ourselves before God Almighty, to seek His face, and to ask Him to send revival to America. I hope that this inspirational photography image will inspire you to humble yourself, fast, and pray for revival for America. We have forsaken God as a nation, and it is now time to return to the Lord and reconsecrate ourselves to Him.

Sit a While and Rest - Inspirational Photography Landscape Christian Fine Art

This inspirational photography image was taken in my neighbor's yard in Millers Creek, NC. I like it because it reminds me to take time away from the busy week to rest and spend some quality time alone with God. As a Christian, I believe in setting aside the Sabbath as a special God-ordained day to cease from all my work in order to focus on God and spend time enjoying Him. To me, the Sabbath is a day to rest in God's goodness, enjoy His presence, and spend quality time with my family and friends as well. This landscape image speaks volumes to me about remembering the Sabbath by keeping it holy. I don't see it as some religious legalistic rule, but rather it has become for me the favorite day of the week because I get to relax, pull away from work, focus on God, enjoy my family, and have some great fellowship with my friends. I thank God for the Sabbath, and for giving it to man to bless us in so many ways. I hope this fine art image inspires you to take some time away from life's busy schedule to spend alone with God.

Prayer For America Inspirational Photography

This inspirational photography image was taken at The CALL Nashville on 07-07-07. This photograph causes me to wonder about God and the power of prayer.