We can experience God in nature, and in fact, so often, we experience the Lord and moves of the spirit in less natural places. But it's in nature that we not only can hear ourselves breath, get comfortable in our thoughts, but also open ourselves to the recognition and appreciation of God as he works in nature.
They use some terms like "theophany" and "Christogenesis", particularly in talking about how God dealt with Moses. It was Gregory of Nyssa who wrote that looking at either the water from the stone or the burning bush, was like looking at the face of God, through his direct manifestation in handiwork.
This morning I was outside early, up early and outside, the dawn was beginning to break, but there were pines and oaks between me and thee. There were clouds crossing near the horizon, and I was thinking to myself....
"I'm watching God paint the sky." It was beautiful radiance on the underside and trailing edges of the clouds, almost sun-like brilliance, that luminous hit of reflected sunshine.
We can experience God everyday, instead of only moments of pure inspiration, if we open ourselves to the experience.
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