One of my favorite outdoor quotes is one by Anne Frank that says, “The best remedy for those afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy amidst the simple beauty of nature.”

God created the outdoors for us to enjoy. October is a great time to do that and talk to God while you are doing it. Cooler temperatures and colorful leaves await you on a walking or hiking trail, on the water,  in the woods, or in your own backyard. It is a great way to escape this broken world we live in.

           I have had people ask me how I could believe in a God I do not see

           And his spoken words are received.
           I smile and explain why I have no doubt.
           It was God and his great power that brought the great outdoors about.

           All I have to do is look around the times when I am there.
           I see Him in the sunrise. That is why I am so aware.
           I see Him in the rains that nourish the trees and wildflowers.
           I see Him in a star-lit night. What a witness to his power.

           I see Him in a campfire as the flames spark and dance.

           I see Him as a deer sneaks through the woods as I get a fleeting glance.
           I see his beauty in the butterfly’s wings,

           the bronzed feathers of a turkey, and the colors of the fall or spring.

           I see Him in the sparkling water as I make another cast.

           I think of all He has done for me so many times in the past.

           I hear Him in the early light when the birds begin their songs.
           I hear Him when the thunder rolls so loud and strong.

           I hear Him when the geese fly high in the sky.

           I hear Him when an eagle cries. It is something you cannot buy.

           I feel Him in a gentle breeze as I say a prayer.
           When the sun shines warmly on my face, I know He is there.

           His strength shows in the mountains and the ever-pounding seas.
           The fireflies’ twinkling lights show his love for me.
           If you will only stop, look, and listen when outdoors on the land.

           You will see, hear, and feel that it was all created by God’s mighty hand.