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Nature as the first Bible
This week in service we talked about getting into nature as a transforming initiative to overcome the vicious cycle of worry in our lives. Richard Rohr, a Franciscan Friar that runs the Center for Action and Contemplation calls nature our first Bible. It was the first thing that told us about God and about how we were made to live in this world with God and with one another, even before there ever was a written Bible. We can learn from nature, we can converse with nature, nature can draw us closer to the divine. Here are some steps you can follow to get into nature in a more intentional way.
· Enter silence: Walk slowly and aimlessly into a natural space like a forest, park, or river valley without a fixed physical destination.
· Engage the senses: Pay close attention to the sights, sounds, and life around you, letting nature act as a mirror for your inner thoughts.
· Use contemplative tools: Spend extended periods sitting or walking while practicing prayer, journaling insights, or observing the landscape.
Leave your worries behind and get into nature this week.
Pastor Brandon
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