God’s Intimate Presence
On Sunday, May 6th. I took a hike through Sugarceek Reserve, one of the five Dayton Metro Parks, that is located on the southern side of Bellbrook, OH. With camera in hand, my aim was not to merely walk through the reserve to see how many paths I could take in the time I was there, but to observe and capture God’s beauty in a way most hikers tend to walk past.
I have hiked through many reserves and parks and the wild wilderness over the years, and many of those times it was with groups of people. For many of those people in these groups there were two primary activities that were the primary reason for taking the hike; 1) To be with friends and be able to talk with each other throughout the hike. This can be a great experience, due to the fact that we have become so busy with our individual and family’s activities, that our non family friendships can become distant when there is not enough time to get together. So, if the time permits and the weather is good, take a hike with some friends. 2) To get from point A back to point A. This is one I have seen many times working with youth groups on retreat. Oh, how they love to get back to nature and breathe in the fresh air and take in God’s green acres. Then, in a flash, the race is on to see who can cover the most ground in the shortest time, and be the first one back to the cabins. I wonder if they show that same speed when the bell rings to change classes?
I am fascinated by God’s beauty and the seemingly endless amount of his creative ability. Everyday, new discoveries are made throughout our world of sea and land, and the galaxies. But what’s really cool is to see first hand the abundance of beauty God has put right in front of our eyes.
During my hike in the reserve, I did see some friends and took time to chat, and I did get from Point A back to Point A. But, I was there to see God’s creations in a more intimate presence. I was not let down. God provides.
When you let God’s masterpiece of nature encapsulate your eyes and mind, it can transcend you into a world of serenity. The complexities of life will take pause and let you breathe in a fresh and ever changing world of God’s awesomeness.
You don’t really need to take a hike in the woods, God’s intimate presence is all around you.
To view a collection of what I encountered, click on www.crainialeakage.blogspot.com
On Sunday, May 6th. I took a hike through Sugarceek Reserve, one of the five Dayton Metro Parks, that is located on the southern side of Bellbrook, OH. With camera in hand, my aim was not to merely walk through the reserve to see how many paths I could take in the time I was there, but to observe and capture God’s beauty in a way most hikers tend to walk past.
I have hiked through many reserves and parks and the wild wilderness over the years, and many of those times it was with groups of people. For many of those people in these groups there were two primary activities that were the primary reason for taking the hike; 1) To be with friends and be able to talk with each other throughout the hike. This can be a great experience, due to the fact that we have become so busy with our individual and family’s activities, that our non family friendships can become distant when there is not enough time to get together. So, if the time permits and the weather is good, take a hike with some friends. 2) To get from point A back to point A. This is one I have seen many times working with youth groups on retreat. Oh, how they love to get back to nature and breathe in the fresh air and take in God’s green acres. Then, in a flash, the race is on to see who can cover the most ground in the shortest time, and be the first one back to the cabins. I wonder if they show that same speed when the bell rings to change classes?
I am fascinated by God’s beauty and the seemingly endless amount of his creative ability. Everyday, new discoveries are made throughout our world of sea and land, and the galaxies. But what’s really cool is to see first hand the abundance of beauty God has put right in front of our eyes.
During my hike in the reserve, I did see some friends and took time to chat, and I did get from Point A back to Point A. But, I was there to see God’s creations in a more intimate presence. I was not let down. God provides.
When you let God’s masterpiece of nature encapsulate your eyes and mind, it can transcend you into a world of serenity. The complexities of life will take pause and let you breathe in a fresh and ever changing world of God’s awesomeness.
You don’t really need to take a hike in the woods, God’s intimate presence is all around you.
To view a collection of what I encountered, click on www.crainialeakage.blogspot.com
posted by John | Monday, May 14, 2007
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