Nature’s
Wonders
Years ago, I produced a video, Psalms from the Mountains. This film contained audio Scripture and traditional hymns. My motto was "Sharing His Creation."
I remember with joy the euphoria I
experienced as I rode with a film crew through vistas in Canada, Hawaii, and Texas. They were all beautiful beyond description. God
has done amazing work with this place He calls Earth. As I followed the crew, I beheld a dazzling
scene, and I said aloud, “God, have You seen this?”
And then I laughed. I think He did, too. Of
course He saw it on that day with me, but He created it eons ago, and He must
have enjoyed it then as well.
Studies have been done on the effects of
nature to our wellbeing. Most of us spend our days on the computer, and we miss
the benefits of outdoors.
The colors of nature can enhance our
cognitive abilities, elevate our moods, and reduce stress. The lowering of
blood pressure is another benefit.
I live in Houston, and it is brutally hot in the summer, so I don’t enjoy leaving my house. As I write this, it is spring, and the weather is beautiful. I’ve increased my walks.
Gazing at my many pictures of Texas bluebonnets.
Do I feel guilty for doing nothing?
I fight the guilt. In truth, I’m doing something. I’m listening to my body. I’m relaxing, healing, and I’m thanking God for giving the beauty around me. And I can do this from the comfort of home. There is beauty here, too. Tall trees. Blue sky. Birds chirping. Green grass. Colorful flowers.
Take a few minutes to breathe in His Creation.
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