# @lindsaygwhite on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0r0i97p38w
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17858722-lindsaygwhite-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/878cea989b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-10T19:48:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lindsay White | Photographer (@lindsaygwhite) — https://gondola.cc/lindsaygwhite

## Caption

Norway’s Fjøsnissen, or “Barn Santa,” is said to be a guardian spirit for families at Christmas time. At Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, we heard from Sigrid, a young girl who is unable to see Fjøsnissen, though her sister claims to have seen him and strongly believes in his existence. As she shared stories of her family’s Christmases past, Fjøsnissen was silly on stage and we as the audience tried to help Sigrid notice him, but she couldn’t. She often scolded us for believing in such a far-fetched tale. Only at the end of the show did she finally see Fjøsnissen, and he assured her that he had been there throughout her life, even when she couldn't see.
 
The issue was not his lack of presence. The issue was her unbelief.

Too often do I blame God for outcomes because I think he didn't show up as he should have. Maybe the real issue is that I don't believe He'll actually do it. I don't have enough faith in His capabilities, therefore I do not see the ways He is already working. My active participation is necessary in my faith - not because God won't show up unless I do, because He is always moving and working, but because I will miss it all if I don't.

I will miss on opportunities, on paths opened, on God guiding me one extra step forward because He knows that he's about to open doors for me. A little extra belief on my part. A risk, yes, but a necessary one in order to really be blown away by His faithfulness. He’s been here the entire time, and He sees all of it.

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." / Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭6‬

#waltdisneyworld #epcot #festivaloftheholidays #disney #disneyparks #disneyworld #disneychristmas #christmas #christmasstory #faith #God #disneyphotography

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lindsay White | Photographer | @lindsaygwhite | https://gondola.cc/lindsaygwhite | Photographer |

## Tags

festivaloftheholidays, disneychristmas, disneyphotography, disneyparks, christmas, disney, waltdisneyworld, god, epcot, faith, christmasstory, disneyworld

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