Naturally worthwhile

I am so often left speechless, in awe of the beauty surrounding us in Nature. So many throughout history have done likewise and searched ‘out there’ for the cause or creator of such beauty. I was challenged a few weeks ago, to rather look more deeply ‘into’ it and find meaning there.

There are many names we could use for God; the Universe, Presence, Mystery to name a few. Whatever name you are drawn to, this ‘otherness’ is displayed in and through all things if you look closely enough. That doesn’t necessarily mean they ‘are’ it, but that they portray an element of it.

I believe all things are of innate value due to the ‘image of God’ they portray. Therefore all of Nature, wildlife and humanity are in some sense, inherently good and worthy of love. In a mystical and amazing way this means that we share a connection with all that is around us.

This gives me a feeling of responsibility towards the natural world and all that is in it. For through it more of this mystery called ‘God’ is revealed. We, the human race, have become so disconnected from Nature that we have lost sight of its importance; not only within its own right but also its importance for our own health, well-being and identity.

“The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.”

Psalm 19:1-2