Peace is discovered when we experience harmony and balance. Many people find a sense of this in nature. Taking a walk in the woods, making “snow angels”, enjoying solitude by the sea, staring at a starry night… what is it about participating in nature, God’s creation, that brings such peace and joy to our soul?

Part of that answer may be because we are designed to experience things which are larger than us. Nature is such an expansive reminder. It pulls us away from our worldly concerns. It places our life in the perspective of the cosmos and all of God’s eternity. The bible adds to that perspective by reminding us that even if we choose not to draw close to God or celebrate his goodness, even the heavens and nature will praise him. How is it that rocks and trees know to praise God yet we have such a tendency to be distracted from that very purpose for which we were created?

You can reclaim that sense of purpose. You can reclaim that joy. In everything you do, join the heavens and nature in singing and proclaiming the goodness of the Lord. Celebrate his faithfulness and his tender mercies. Acknowledge him in all you do and he will show you the path that leads you to a very merry Christmas!