–Begin by taking some deep breaths. As you breath, you begin to clear your mind.-
- Breathe in: Seeing
- Breathe out: God
-Continue this breathing exercise until you feel you are ready to continue.-
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
and do not return there until they have watered the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.For you shall go out in joy,
Isaiah 55:10-13
and be led back in peace;
the mountains and the hills before you
shall burst into song,
and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress;
instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle;
and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial,
for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
Seeing God in Nature
When I see a beautiful sunset after a hard day,
I remember God is with me in the hard times as well as the good times.
When I see a rainbow,
I remember of God’s promises.
When I see the ocean,
I am in awe of the majesty of God.
When I see the birds on the beach,
I remember the diversity of God’s creation.
When I see the trees swaying in the wind,
I remember to praise God.
When I see the mountains,
I remember God is in control.
When I see the rain,
I remember my mistakes are washed away.
When I see the snow,
I remember God can cover all sin.
- What would you add to this list?
- Where do you see God?
- What part of nature helps you to understand God?
-Please take a moment.-
- Breathe in: Seeing
- Breathe out: God
Creator, thank you for all you have created. When I look at the world around me, I remember your love and care. You have made a beautifully diverse world, and I am privileged to be part of it. Please help me to continue to see your character in all of nature.