Spiritually Speaking
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
From the hymn “How Great Thou Art”
The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air
The fragrance of the grass, speaks to me.
Words of Chief Dan George
You ask why I perch on a jade green mountain?
I laugh but say nothing, my heart free like a peach blossom
In the flowing stream going by in the depths
In another world not among men.
Li Po
Nature and Creation are an integral part of spiritual traditions around the world. In the summertime I find a special closeness to God when I venture into the outdoors. The warmth of the sun, the beauty of flowers in bloom and the touch of the wind upon my face are among the many ways I experience the blessing of Creation.
Sitting in a lawn chair under an apple tree recently brought to mind a childhood experience. I was 12 years old and recuperating from a very serious illness. I was confined to bed for several weeks, but when the month of June arrived it was warm enough that I was allowed to go outside, lay on a chaise lounge and rest in the fresh air. What a blessing! The images and memories of that first time out are still vivid; they still make me smile.
Many find God’s presence more real in nature than they do in a church or other spiritual “structures.”
For those who are will or physically handicapped, getting out into the natural world is much easier this time of year. I encourage you to find opportunities especially during these warmer months to get outdoors and experience the presence of God as expressed in the beauty and wonder of Creation. And to find ways to share that with your friends and family who are residents at Cedar Hill.
With Joy and Hope,
Pastor Connie
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Below see our newly decorated bus. Yes, you can see out the windows. Red the Cat checks out the undercarriage.
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