When I walk outside each morning now, the lack of scorching heat surprises me. As the seasons change yet again, I find myself in awe of God the Creator of heaven and earth. Even as a child, I could connect to God through the created world. An appreciation for this beautiful world we live in would prompt me to worship God. Scripture says, “For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20. When I see a sunrise or sunset, I am called to worship God. When I hear and feel the power of the seas, I am moved to worship. God created everything we see and sustains it too. I have always been fascinated by and love to watch storms. Many spring nights you will find me out sitting on my front porch, enjoying a thunderstorm. I sense God’s power and strength in creation. I see what an artist God is. No one does colors like my God! When I see an especially beautiful sky, I tell my family, “Look! It’s a Psalm 19:1 sky.” Psalm 19:1 states, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.”
I love to acknowledge that the things I find in nature give glory to God. Just the other day I brought Ms. Kellie a present, because it caused me to be in awe of God as a creator. It was a wasp’s nest. A rather unusual gift, but she understood that it is a good thing to slow down and admire God’s handiwork. I have hummingbirds at my house, and I adore watching them. Again, declaring how amazing God is for what He creates for our pleasure, if we take the time to notice.
“For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse.”
Romans 1:20
I want to encourage you this week to get outside with your children and take a look around you. How can you acknowledge and give glory to the Creator of heaven and earth? Do you feel the wind on your cheek, hear a bird singing, feel soft grass underfoot, see a clear sky full of stars, feel rain falling to water our earth, smell a pretty flower, or see a tree dancing in the wind? If so, take notice and join the heavens and skies and declare the glory of God and proclaim the work of His hands! He is worthy of our praise!
Resources
In striving for a touch-free church experience, please plan to print these activities ahead of time, if you plan for your child to complete them during Sunday services. Remember pens and crayons too, please.
Follow this link for a complete step-by-step time of Bible study with your children:
Children’s Worship Song: