Spending Time in Nature

God’s Splendor

Dr. Bridget KingWhole In Him

Spending time Outdoors is beneficial

Spending time in nature has been shown to increase our mood, decrease stress, and increase energy levels.  A meta-analysis of research has found an association between spending time outdoors with lower risks for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure.

So just get outdoors! You do not  have to commit to a marathon or major hike.  Here are twenty easy ways to spend more time in the great outdoors per realsimple.com.1

God’s Splendor in the Spring.
  1. Have your coffee on your porch.
  2. Park further away from your office.
  3. Get a dog, or dog sit for a neighbor, at a shelter.
  4. BBQ
  5. Exercise in your yard.
  6. Work outdoors, walk on  your breaks, take your calls while going for a walk.
  7. Take your lunch outside.
  8. Meditate in the park.
  9. Give yourself a Mani/Pedi near an open window, let your nails dry on the porch.
  10. Your next date, make it a stroll.
  11. Buy a toy you can use outdoors (jump rope, trampoline, skates).
  12. Talk on the phone while walking, catch up with family and friends.
  13. Shop at farmers’ markets.
  14. Park at a distant  spot in parking lots.
  15. Read in the park.
  16. Listen to podcasts.
  17. Do your stretches.
  18. Run errands; walk to local post office/bank.
  19. Go to local outdoor fun activities outdoor concerts/movies.
  20. Start a garden.
God’s Splendor in the Summer.
Other Ideas:

Here are some other ideas. Watch a sunrise or sunset, whichever goes with your natural circadian rhythm. Make snow angels(brrr). Go fishing or rake those leaves, etc.

Options are limitless, just enjoy the splendor of God’s creation.

God's Splendor in the Fall
God’s Splendor in the Fall.
Psalm 145: 4 (KJV)

“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.”

Psalm 111:3-10 (NKJV)

“3 His work is honorable and glorious,
And His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6 He has declared to His people the power of His works,
In giving them the [a]heritage of the nations.

7 The works of His hands are verity[b] and justice;
All His precepts are sure.
8 They stand fast forever and ever,
And are done in truth and uprightness.
9 He has sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever:
Holy and awesome is His name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.”

Psalm 50: 1-2 (KJV)

“The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.

1 Corinthians 15:41 (KJV)

“There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.”

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  1. https://www.realsimple.com/featured/StriveEverydayIdeasForSpendingMoreTimeOutside

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