Closer to God
Through Creation
by Roxanne Camus
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen,
being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”— Romans 1:20
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”— Psalm 19:1
Do you remember lying in the grass as a child, gazing up at the sky and spotting shapes in the clouds—boats, dinosaurs, elephants? I remember doing that in the backyard of my Wisconsin home, the world quiet except for the hum of summer.
There’s something sacred about those moments—when we pause long enough to notice the beauty around us. The fragrance of a blooming garden, the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the colors of mountains shifting with the light of day—all remind us that God is near.
Whenever I am surrounded by nature—especially near water or beneath a canopy of stars—I feel closest to God. My heart instinctively turns to praise and prayer. Creation becomes a cathedral, and I find myself worshiping, my heart overflowing.
God reveals Himself in the world He made. Each sunrise and breeze whispers of His power and love.
Journaling:
What part of creation draws you nearest to God?
How does it make you feel when you pause to take it in?