Nature

I am always impressed exploring and spending time in nature.  I can't say I remember the first memorable time - likely it was hikes and picnics at Squire's Castle.

 I am in awe of nature, especially at night when we are camping in the White Mountains - there's no light pollution and you can see the Milky Way clearly. 

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It is then that I look up at the sky and marvel at God's creation and remember Psalm 19:1 - The heavens declare the Glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork.    And Romans 1:20 comes to mind:  For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.  

Given the choice, I prefer to be in the forest, or the beach - in nature in other words, than in the midst of the city.  The city is nice, and has its points, but for refreshing and relaxing with the Lord; you need to be surrounded by His creation, where you have no other distractions and hear Him speak to you in a still, small voice.