Howdy Friends! I sat next to Rosie, Lady by my side, Fluffernutter on my lap, contemplating the day. Sipping my Folgers I imagined other thoughts, things of human importance, but those thoughts could hardly take root. The beauty of the morning was simply too powerful. Sun rays danced on naked branches, bird song clothed us in melody, Rosie’s soft munching hay blended with chicken chatter.
Too lovely a morning to allow any thoughts not laced in nature’s spirit. Too sweet a moment for clutter of mankind. Just my horse, my dog and God’s tender beauty.
God’s gift of nature to us
A primary way God nourishes our souls with his loving presence is through the beauty of nature. The face of the Lord shines on his in the sun. The moon and stars remind us that God’s light and love shine to us even in the dark. The Lord is speaking to us and warming us from the heavens, the Psalmist says (Psalm 19:1-6). The joy of the Lord comes to us in splashing waves and playful animals! (Psalm 29:3, 6)
Job, the righteous man who trusted God in suffering, wrote:“But ask the animals, and they will teach you,or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” (Job 12:7-10)
HE teaches us with His word
Throughout the Bible we read testimony of the Lord communicating to us in the skies, ocean waves, breeze rustling through the trees, fields and flowers, and birds that sing cheerfully. Jesus reassures us that our Father in the heavens always near cares for the little sparrows, and he cares for us (Matthew 6:26 and 10:29).
I hope you can pause a moment, or twenty, and allow the grace and wonder of God’s true beauty, peace and contentment to embrace your spirit, and make it whole. Make it powerful. ~ Gitty Up, Dutch.
