Orange Moment Monday
ORANGE. Where Faith and Family intersect.
Activity: Nature Watch
The other day my son and I were out sitting in the woods. I know it is cold out side, but with the leaves off the trees, you can see so much more of nature.
As we entered the woods everything got quiet as the animals scurried toward safety. It only took 15-20 after we found our spot and sat still before the animals soon reappeared from their safety. It was amazing to sit there and watch my son’s eyes and see the expression on his face as squirrels and birds came within feet of him.
After we got back into the car, my son was full of questions about God, creation, and nature. For the entire ride home we talked about how amazing God is to have created all the different things He did.
Application: Take your student away for 1-2 hours to just sit in nature. Alum Creek, Delaware State Park or Highbanks are great areas. Just be still and watch as God’s creation comes alive around you.
Afterwards, find a place to talk. I prefer on the ride home or better yet in a coffee shop. Ask the following questions:
1. What was your favorite thing about sitting in nature?
2. What surprised you the most?
3. What does nature say about who God is? (i.e. creative, powerful, detailed, etc).
4. What stood out the most from this experience?
Don’t let God moments pass by with out point them out and talking about them with your student.
