A Summer to Savor: Finding God’s Presence in the Beauty of Nature

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” – Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

Can I just say… this summer has been one for the books. I think I say that every year, but truly, I’ve been soaking it up more than ever before. There’s just something about summertime that brings me so much peace and joy. It slows everything down, quiets the world just enough, and somehow makes space for the soul to breathe.

Maybe you’ve felt it too, that gentle nudge from the Lord, inviting you to come outside and be. To breathe deep. To notice.

I’ve been doing exactly that.

There’s something sacred in the simple things: walking barefoot in the grass, laying out a blanket under a shady tree, or listening to the crickets chirping through the open windows at night. Sometimes I just sit in my backyard and enjoy the birds and squirrels and butterflies going about their day as if they’re characters in a little story God’s telling, one of beauty, simplicity, and quiet delight.

Even the rainstorms feel like a gift; those deep, earthy smells and the sudden cool breeze on a hot day. And don’t get me started on the lake days. That sunshine sparkling across the water feels like God’s smile, doesn’t it?

One of my favorite little joys this week was picking fresh flowers right from my yard, geraniums and daffodils, and placing them in a vase by the kitchen window. I didn’t have to go to the store. I just stepped outside, and there they were, bright and cheerful, almost as if they were waiting to be invited in. They remind me that beauty doesn’t have to be bought or chased. It can be received. Noticed. Celebrated.

It all reminds me that God is such a generous Creator. Every leaf, every breeze, every cricket song is a little reminder: I’m here. I love you. Slow down and be with Me.

So today, I just want to invite you to do the same. Step outside, sister. Look around. Take it in. Let yourself feel grounded in this season, because it’s a gift. And you don’t have to earn it. You just have to receive it.

And if you can, pick a flower or two. Put them in your window. Let them brighten your home and your heart. Let them remind you that God is near, and He delights in delighting you.

With love and sunshine,

Jennifer ☀️



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