Beauty and Stillness
Interpreting Psalm 19 from the perspective of the world today, I reflect on two concepts: one, the role of nature in an era centred around technology, distraction and noise; and; two, the shifting values of moral and ethical standards.
The psalm’s description of heaven points to the glory of God and is a reminder of the perfection of the natural world around us. Today, we are in a constant state of information overload. This scripture reminds us that we can find pleasure in the beauty and stillness of God’s natural world, even amongst this chaos. We can search – and find – peace and harmony reflected perfectly by nature.
O Lord, thank you for the beauty of your creation, let it guide us in wisdom and righteousness, that we may appreciate and find joy in all that is around us and to see with wide eyes your handiwork in every sunset, flower and marvellous creature. Amen.
Gordie Bowles