A View from the Deck
The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be, and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.
Anne Frank
One of the many ways God speaks to us is through His created world. As I was cruising around my computer, this picture I took last spring popped up. It is looking north from our front deck, and for just a moment I was taken aback at how pretty it was. Judging by that picture I figure God had some pretty good things to say that day. I’m not too sure I was listening.
It made me wonder how many times I walked outside, preoccupied with how many weeds needed to be pulled, or which hoses needed to be moved, and completely missed God saying to me, “Look what I made for you. Isn’t it pretty?” He gave all of nature to us for our enjoyment and pleasure. When we treat lightly the wonders that surround us, we treat God lightly.
How God speaks to us is a subject I spend a lot of time on because it is so important. Over the next few days, I will chat about some of the other ways His will is communicated to us.
One of the many ways God speaks to us is through His created world. As I was cruising around my computer, this picture I took last spring popped up. It is looking north from our front deck, and for just a moment I was taken aback at how pretty it was. Judging by that picture I figure God had some pretty good things to say that day. I’m not too sure I was listening.
It made me wonder how many times I walked outside, preoccupied with how many weeds needed to be pulled, or which hoses needed to be moved, and completely missed God saying to me, “Look what I made for you. Isn’t it pretty?” He gave all of nature to us for our enjoyment and pleasure. When we treat lightly the wonders that surround us, we treat God lightly.
How God speaks to us is a subject I spend a lot of time on because it is so important. Over the next few days, I will chat about some of the other ways His will is communicated to us.
For now, gentle reader, look around at the wonders in your world and know that God is speaking to you.
