Earlier this year Angie shared with me parts of a devotional series about the beauty God has created and how it’s part of His revelation of himself to us. Later we reflected on the beauty of God’s creation we have been able to experience in new ways over the last year and a half, mostly related to our work-related travels. From our niece’s wedding in Peru, to the Pacific coast, the redwood trees, the beauty of Alaska, the Florida Everglades, the mountains of Colorado, the sunflowers and sunsets as we ride our bikes near our home and even in our own flowerbeds (still a work in progress). We have been in awe many times at the spectacular nature of God’s creation and it often leads us to worship.

I want to share a few things about God’s created beauty from several devotions from the book, Shine Your Light by Chris Tiegreen, that I think are the most impactful. 

First, “There is deep fellowship between the Creator and the person who looks at his artistry with wonder and awe.” I know I feel that fellowship, and I imagine you do as well. Unfortunately, many people walk around completely unaware of the masterpieces that God has made all around them. 

The second thing is God’s creativity is not only for our enjoyment, it is also “…to reveal who he is…He wants to be known.” His creation is a glimpse of who He is and we should not be casual about that. 

Lastly, in times when hearts are hardened to truth, God’s created beauty can show the world the nature of God. “It can draw people toward the glory of God before they even realize who he is. Seek beauty wherever you can, preserve it whenever you can, and create it however you can.”

The fall Weekend to Remember getaways is underway and we look forward to the beauty of what God will do all across the country in the hearts of those that attend.

• • • • • • Please continue to pray for Rachel and her foster son as they navigate this season of life. Pray for successful reunification with his family.

          • Pray as we are preparing for the fall season. Our first event will be in Dallas - October 4 - 6. 

          • Pray for lives, marriages, and families to be impacted for the Kingdom.  

          • We give praise for our small group and the connections God is giving us through our church and neighborhood. Pray as our small group goes through a class called Re|engage.

This fall we have 30 events, check the website for the locations and current information. Register now for the spring and fall events - call us today for discounted registration.

• • • Dallas - Hyatt Regency Frisco - October 4 - 6

    • Destin - Hilton Sandestin Beach - October 18 - 20 

    • Raleigh - Embassy Suites - October 25 - 27

More event locations and information at familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/#where.