Freeing Creation

Have you ever talked to a tree?

They're not much for conversation, but they do have something to say. If you'll stop and listen.

And no, I'm not kidding. Nor am I insane. Well, define "insane".

I was thinking today about how much I love forests, they carry so much forgiveness. People come to forests to hike, to camp, to hunt... to get away from the stresses of life and find peace. And no matter how many people come and leave their burdens in the woods, it never builds up. You never go into them feeling the residue of everything the last people left behind. All you feel, is peace. There's also something very cleansing about trees. They're like, atmosphere cleaners. Both in the natural, and the supernatural realms, I suppose.

I've been seeing the number 4 everywhere lately. 4:44pm. Stuff like that. Four represents creation and creativity. The four winds. The four seasons. North, South, East, and West. Earth, air, water, and fire. The four living creatures. So on and so forth.

Lately, God's been talking to me about how He loves everything He's created, not just us. Although, we are His favorites. :) He's been showing me how nature is more a part of our lives than we think. For one, why do we lump "nature" into some big category? Why is it so odd and so different to be friends with a tree and to spend time soaking in the peace that blows with the breeze?

"The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God."
- Romans 8:19-21

Our freedom brings creation freedom. Isn't that cool! Our fates are tied. When we are bound, creation is bound. When we are liberated, it's brought into our glorious freedom with us. That's awesome!!!

It's waiting. Waiting eagerly.

For what?

For you.

Don't believe me? Go ask a tree. :)