Hi Parents!
It's that time of year... the kids are out of school and summer vacations are being planned. Where will you go this summer? To the beach or maybe to the mountains? Wherever you go, you are sure to experience a part of God's creation.
We often think of ourselves as separate from nature. We live in human-made houses, wear human-made clothes, and sit in human-made chairs. But in reality, we were created by the same God who created the leaves, trees, insects mountains and beaches. Each has its own special beauty with each detail intentionally and perfectly placed.
Psalm 33:6 (NIV) says "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth." What kind of God breathes out stars? Or take the verse from Jeremiah 5:22 (NRSV) "Do you not fear me? says the Lord; Do you not tremble before me! I placed the sand as a boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass though the waves toss, they cannot prevail, though they roar, they cannot pass over it." Creation around us is a signpost that points to our Creator. Stars, butterflies, waterfalls, rainbows, hailstorms, and most of all, people - all point to Gods infinite wisdom and intricate design. Take the time this summer to look closely - to notice the breathtakingly intricate details repeated over and over again throughout all of God's creation!
Ask your teen...
If you could travel anywhere in the world, which of the great wonders of God's creation would you want to see?
Challenge your teen...
Make a commitment to pick up the trash anywhere you see it on a regular basis. Thank God for the beauty you are helping to restore.
Prayer...
When I look at all that you have created, I want to know you better. I can feel you smiling on me when the sun comes up in the morning and when it sets in the evening. Walking outdoors is a daily reminder of all you have done for me. When I am tired and weary, the beauty of your creation refreshes my soul. In the quiet of the outdoors, I hear the gentle whisper that often gets lost in the busyness and noise of everyday life. Thank you, God.
It's that time of year... the kids are out of school and summer vacations are being planned. Where will you go this summer? To the beach or maybe to the mountains? Wherever you go, you are sure to experience a part of God's creation.
We often think of ourselves as separate from nature. We live in human-made houses, wear human-made clothes, and sit in human-made chairs. But in reality, we were created by the same God who created the leaves, trees, insects mountains and beaches. Each has its own special beauty with each detail intentionally and perfectly placed.
Psalm 33:6 (NIV) says "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth." What kind of God breathes out stars? Or take the verse from Jeremiah 5:22 (NRSV) "Do you not fear me? says the Lord; Do you not tremble before me! I placed the sand as a boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass though the waves toss, they cannot prevail, though they roar, they cannot pass over it." Creation around us is a signpost that points to our Creator. Stars, butterflies, waterfalls, rainbows, hailstorms, and most of all, people - all point to Gods infinite wisdom and intricate design. Take the time this summer to look closely - to notice the breathtakingly intricate details repeated over and over again throughout all of God's creation!
Ask your teen...
If you could travel anywhere in the world, which of the great wonders of God's creation would you want to see?
Challenge your teen...
Make a commitment to pick up the trash anywhere you see it on a regular basis. Thank God for the beauty you are helping to restore.
Prayer...
When I look at all that you have created, I want to know you better. I can feel you smiling on me when the sun comes up in the morning and when it sets in the evening. Walking outdoors is a daily reminder of all you have done for me. When I am tired and weary, the beauty of your creation refreshes my soul. In the quiet of the outdoors, I hear the gentle whisper that often gets lost in the busyness and noise of everyday life. Thank you, God.
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