How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! This is the path I walk as many days as possible. It is isn’t a famous place, just a walking trail close to home. Sometimes I walk it with a friend and sometimes alone. I walk in all seasons and a few times I have even walked in the rain. Each time I walk I see new things - foggy days and clear, blue skies, beautiful colors in the fall, wildflowers in the spring and summer, and frost crystals on the grass in winter. I didn’t use to notice these things. My camera has taught me to see amazing things in my everyday world. The more time I spend in nature, the more I stand in awe of God Creator.
It is interesting to me that as I have come to have a deep desire to be in nature I have also developed a deeper desire to study God’s word. I don’t think that it is a coincidence. I know that as the Holy Spirit used my camera to show me God’s world he has also put new scholars in my path. My view of the scriptures has grown and now I have learned to read them with awe and wonder. I have learned to see the intricate patterns of the writing and the art of the Biblical authors. I have learned to value the importance of story and how the Bible is God’s story of redemption through Jesus Christ. And in the midst of all the wonder of nature and the Scripture is the most amazing thing of all, God walks with me. In the words of David who I think must have first learned about God through his time as a shepherd, “when I awake I am still with you.” Prayer Creator God Keep me filled with awe and wonder of your world and your word for wonder is the beginning of worship. Amen
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Pam
1/17/2024 06:54:46 am
This wonderful tree. How fortunate we are to live so close to this place where we can walk and enjoy nature. I am grateful to study God’s word alongside you, friend.
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