Loving what He loves

Posted by Jon Larson

I have been spending a lot of time outdoors lately.  No, not going on some big hikes or visiting state parks, just hanging out in the backyard.  We have spend the last 8 years planting trees, shrubs,and gardens and I just enjoy going out and seeing how everything is doing as well as seeing what all this has attracted.  We have seen more, varied wildlife in the past few years than we ever have.

I not only love being out there, but I love when my wife comes out there with me and is interested in all of those things as well.  It is much better sharing it with someone that you love.  I connect more with her because she loves what I love.  Pretty cool.

Maybe that is why I feel closer to God in the yard and garden.  Because He is sharing something that He loves, that He created, with me!  I can connect more with God just by the fact that I love what he loves!  Maybe that is a way we can know Him better.  Find out what He loves and love that too.  You will find the heart of God that way.

I am constantly amazed by the beauty of observing the everyday when I am out there.  The variety, the complexity, the simple, all conspire to create a orchestra of beautifully played music that I love to watch and hear.  This may not be some big revelation, but I don’t think connecting with God has to be this big complex, step 1,2,3 process.  The simple joy we can find in the everyday is there for anyone who wants to take the time to slow down and look for it.

Genesis 1:31, “And God saw every thing that he had made, and indeed it was very good”