I recently started a new daily routine – walking for an hour each day.
At first, it was about lowering my blood sugar and clearing my mind. But after a few days, this was becoming more than a health habit, as I began to treat it as my daily quiet time with God. Every minor sound of nature reminded me that God’s presence doesn’t only meet us in church. He meets us in the quiet places, where our hearts finally slow down enough to listen.
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Some mornings I pray to God; other times, I simply walk quietly and take in my surroundings. When you really pay attention, you begin to notice striking similarities between human beings and elements of nature. Take trees, for instance – their root systems mirror the intricate pathways of the vascular system of our human body. Even certain nuts, like walnuts or pecans, resemble parts of the human body, especially the brain. How can anyone see such patterns and not wonder whether we were all created by the same creator?
Romans 1:20 (NIV)
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…”
I’ll end this post with a few photos taken during my walk. There is beauty everywhere in nature. Put down your phone for an hour and go outside for a walk. Let God restore balance to your body, mind, and soul. 🙂
And a song that goes well with this post 🙂
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