My recent adventure to Lake Bonny Park is something I will never forget. As I started on the path that leads around the park, I began to seek out God and thank Him for what He was made for us to enjoy. Do we really enjoy it? I mean, everything that God has created. I know that being grateful for what God has made in His image has been a “theme” in recent classes, but for me, the time spent in Lake Bonny Park was what I really needed to clearly understand.
I began to really notice, everything, and just thank God for the beauty of nature. As I saw all of His creation, the birds, water, trees, everything, I noticed everything had a purpose, even in nature. I prayed aloud, just seeking out God and trying to have an encounter that would open my eyes, in some way, just to live a better life for Him. I continued on the path and I felt God speaking to me. I had a feeling that I have not before.
He revealed to me a message about peace. Looking at the nature that He created and how peaceful it was ended up meaning something to me. I tend to be “tense” or “uptight” about certain issues or situations in which I feel uncomfortable and/or cannot predict an outcome. He revealed to me that worrying about problems do not make them any better, but to remain calm and push forward. Finding peace and not having this chaotic mindset definitely hit me hard. I smiled. At that very moment, I just felt happy. I felt that God is almost putting before me a trial or challenge. Could it be something that has an effect on my future? That’s just it. Why worry about it? It won’t reveal itself until the time is right. I feel that God wants me to enjoy my life and my surroundings day by day and not try to predict the future. So much was lifted off my chest when I realized what He was trying to have me understand.
On my way back to my car I was given two scriptures that popped right into my head. It was amazing!
Isaiah 40:31
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Mathew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
GOD IS GOOD! That’s all I have to say about that. Trust in Him, live for Him, have faith in Him, and He will give you peace!
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I loved the verses that you put at the bottom of your post. I had the same experience as I walked through the park. I take the beauty of God's creation for granted all the time! I have decided to make a conscious effort to recognize the beauty that God has given us, and not take it for granted.
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