A Natural Gateway To God?

Welcome back for another episode,Today we decided to share a fun chat that we had in the park recently about God and nature. Have you ever felt God’s presence while in nature?SummaryThis episode is a little different. It’s explorative and fun as we head out into the heart of Nature and share our beliefs & views when it comes to God and Nature. Could it be that God exists in Nature ? Or that God is Nature? While our perspectives maybe a little different, we hold one thing in common, that God is the Divine Creator. Topics we touched on: * Can you find God in nature? * Is worshiping creation the same as worshiping the Creator? * What role do traditional frameworks like churches play in our spiritual journey?* Is God masculine or feminine? Neither?* Jesus’ teaching that our bodies are our temples* The secret of returning to childlike wonderPaola shares that while she sees the essence of God in nature she wouldn’t say nature is God, but rather a beautiful gift to be honoured. Graham explores the idea that if God is in everything and everyone, then honouring creation might also be honouring God.We reflected on Jesus’ teaching that our bodies are temples, meaning we don’t need a physical church to access God. Even though churches can still be meaningful for those who feel called to them. Paola emphasized that Jesus’ sacred heart is illuminated because God is accessed through the heart, not through logical thinking. We talked about returning to childlike wonder (innocent, imaginative, and playful) as a pathway to God. Graham brought up fascinating research from the HeartMath Institute showing that the heart can perceive events before they happen, suggesting the heart has access to wisdom beyond time and logic.Ultimately, we agreed that God can’t be fully captured in language or frameworks. As Joseph Campbell said, “God” is just a word pointing to something that transcends all thinking. What matters most is the personal relationship. The lived, felt experience of the Divine, whether that happens in a church, in nature, or in the quiet of your own heart.Have you ever felt God’s presence while in nature? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.divinetimingpodcast.com