10 Bible Verses About the Beauty of Nature
The hills are lavender today. I drove to the lake to sit on the shore where the water laps against sand-colored stones, and the time outside renewed my soul. Spending time in nature is restorative. Let’s take just a few moments to turn to God’s Word as we study 10 Bible verses about the beauty of nature today.
We’ll also explore some practical ways to get outside. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook about slowing down to enjoy God’s gifts.
10 Bible Verses About the Beauty of Nature
Nature calls us away from the hurried pace of life with all its demands and expectations. Wild places create space for slowing down, making memories with the ones we love, and resting in God’s presence.
Let’s look at what the Bible says about God’s created world.
10 Bible Verses About the Beauty of Nature
1. Psalm 33:6 (ESV)
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.
When we step outside, we are reminded of God’s glory. God spoke, and the created world came into existence.
We don’t have to live in rural areas or near National Parks to enjoy the beauty and glory of God’s created world. We don’t even need to be able to step outside to admire the work of God’s hands.
Sit beside a window and watch the clouds pass overhead.
Hang a windowsill birdfeeder and admire God’s creatures.
Take a slow stroll around the block and admire the trees and grass.
Buy a houseplant and enjoy it as it sits in the sunlight.
2. Romans 1:20
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
God reveals himself through nature. We call this God’s general revelation.
The created world points to the existence of a Creator.
As you step into nature or admire it from your window, thank God for his power in your life. The same God who tells the sun when to rise cares about you. He has counted the number of hairs on your head. You are precious to him.
He calls you to step away from the noise of your days and commune with him in nature because the cares of life fall away in God’s created world. He wants to fill your soul and replenish you in this space.
The same God who tells the sun when to rise cares about you. He has counted the number of hairs on your head. You are precious to him. #nature #creation #God Share on X
3. Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
The first verse in the Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth. He is still in the process of creating.
We see God’s ongoing creation as the seasons change, babies are born, and the sun rises and sets.
Nature reminds us that God is still working in our lives. Let this truth encourage you as you endure discouragement and doubt.
4. Psalm 96:11-12
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
Almost every evening, I take a walk through forest behind our home.
Something powerful takes place as I walk. My worries and cares fall away. Walking in nature with my heart open to God heals me even when I don’t utter any words of prayer.
The created world praises God. Take time to step into this world and marvel at the trees and fields as they seem to cry out in worship to the Lord.
5. Nehemiah 9:6
You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.
Spending time in nature leads us to look upward. Our focus is pulled away from temporal circumstances and onto God.
Let time in nature shift your gaze. God wants us to gaze at him and glance at our problems. We generally need time away from our problems to embrace this shift.
6. Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
When I’m having trouble connecting with God, I look to the sky.
As I shared earlier, I have done this even in times of housebound illness. Moving to a window and marveling at the sky as it declares God’s glory shifts my focus.
7. Matthew 6:28-30
And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Nature reminds us that God will care for our needs.
Are you worried about God’s provision?
Go to the local park or find a forest. God wants to use the flowers and birds to remind you that just as he cares for them, he will care for you.
8. Psalm 104:24-25
O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great.
Again, nature leads us to marvel at God’s creativity and glory.
God created the creatures of the sea, honeybees, and towering forests of Redwoods. He cares for his creation, and he cares for his children even more.
9. Genesis 1:10
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.
God created the Earth and saw that it was good.
Everything God makes is good.
Soak in God’s goodness by spending time in nature, and something in your heart will shift. God will bring you into alignment with his perspective.
10. Psalm 95:4-5
In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.
Stand by the ocean and stand in awe of God. Look at the mountains and let your heart worship.
God is much greater than us, and his ways are higher and greater than our ways. Let his created world remind you of this as you learn to trust him in the uncertain situations you are facing today.
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Let’s apply these Bible verses about the beauty of nature to our lives.
What might it look like to take just 30 minutes and spend time in nature this week?
Here are a few ideas:
Applying These Bible Verses About the Beauty of Nature to Our Lives
1. Take a walk in the nearest community park.
This might not feel like a journey into the wilderness. Nevertheless, studies show that spending even a few minutes each day beneath open skies can reduce stress and even improve immune function.
2. Find a local State Park.
If you have a couple of hours, do a quick online search to find the nearest State Park. These parks are larger than most community parks and offer everything from hiking to boating.
3. Build a campfire in the backyard.
If you live in a place where campfires are permitted, enjoy a campfire in the backyard with friends of family instead of sitting in front of the TV.
Watch the way the flames lick up the firewood.
Let the soothing sounds of the fire bring you peace as you step away from screens and noise.
4. Eat a meal outside.
If the weather permits, enjoy a meal on the patio or at a local park instead of eating inside.
5. Stroll through a nature preserve, State Game Lands, or National Forest.
Head off the beaten path to explore the deep woods and search for wildlife for an afternoon.
6. Try Geocaching.
Visit Geocaching.com to learn about this fun activity. Locate caches in your area and spend an hour trying to find these treasures with friends or family. This is a great activity for kids.
7. Try a new recreational activity.
Rent a canoe, go camping for a night, go fishing, rent a paddleboard, or try an outdoor experience you have never undertaken. You might discover a new hobby.
Join me right here for a glimpse into our family’s backpacking, off-grid lifestyle.
Now that we’ve discussed some ideas, let’s explore the benefits of spending time in nature.
5 Benefits of Spending Time in God’s Created World
1. Space to Assess Your Priorities and Rhythms
It’s hard to see the bigger picture of your life when you’re living in the middle of the big picture.
Rain or shine, blizzard or heat wave, I aim to take at least a short walk outside every day of the year. Stepping back from my routines allows me to ask hard questions about my life in an unrushed space.
It allows me to take a long look at what’s working and what’s not working. It allows me to assess whether I’m living my priorities and making intentional decisions, or whether I’m just blundering from one activity to the next in an effort to keep up with the current around me.
2. Scientific Research Supports Numerous Health Benefits
A physiological anthropologist from Japan named Miyazaki has taken over 600 research subjects into the woods since 2004.
Along with colleague Juyoung Lee, he has discovered that compared with a walk in the city, a walk in the woods leads to a 12.4 percent decrease in the stress hormone cortisol, a seven percent decrease in sympathetic nerve activity, a 1.4 percent decrease in blood pressure, and a 5.8 percent decrease in heart rate.2
On subjective tests, study participants also report better moods and lower anxiety.
3. Space to Hear from God
It’s hard to connect with the Creator when the noise of the world drowns the quiet whisper of his voice.
We can create space to hear from God anywhere, and I’ve been known to lock myself in the bathroom for even a few minutes to collect my thoughts and connect with the Lord.
However, the backdrop of his created world creates an unrushed environment with fewer distractions than our homes.
When we step away from our never-ending to-do lists and the dozens of tasks we need to complete each day at the house, we create space to hear the still small voice of God.
4. The Natural World Is a Healthy Option for Recreation
In a world saturated with unhealthy ways to relieve stress, the benefits of nature abound.
Time outside often includes physical exercise. In addition, if we include family members, we make memories that will last forever.
Some of my best childhood memories are picnics on the hillside with my mom, fishing trips with the whole family, hiking on autumn afternoons, and sitting in the treestand with Dad watching for whitetails.
5. Stepping out of the Digital World Benefits Everyone in the Family
Stepping away from digital screens is healthy for children as well as adults.
Most of us spend hours in front of screens throughout our days.
Time in nature reconnects us to earth, sky, and even uncomfortable temperatures.
When we allow ourselves to feel the bite of cold winter air on our skin or the weighty heat of an August afternoon, we activate a part of our senses that often remains untouched.
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Resources:
“It’s Official – Spending Time Outside Is Good for You.” University of East Anglia, June 7, 2018. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/it-s-official-spending-time-outside-is-good-for-you
Williams, Florence. “Take two hours of pine forest and call me in the morning.” Outsideonline.com, December 2012. https://www.outsideonline.com/1870381/take-two-hours-pine-forest-and-call-me-morning?page=all
