Why Slowing Down is so Hard! (and what nature reveals)

You know, one of the many ways that a shepherd cares for us is through nature. Hey, sis! Welcome to reframe her worth tired of fear, inconsistencies and striving. Praving peace and confidence you're in the right place. I'm tame, wife, mom and founder of this space. I went from Dalton to walk in a journey of clarity, with fate, mindset shifts and identity grounding. Ready to use your God-giving gifts with intention and freedom? Hold on tight, let's ride! Hello and welcome back to another episode of reframe her worth. So, so glad you've joined me today, we're continuing on our journey through Psalms 23. And exploring how our relationship with the shepherd shapes and studies our identity. In one of the beautiful ways to care for our souls is to return to the very things that God has made. If you go back to the creation story, God made everything else before He made man. That wasn't random, it was intentional. Because man needed everything else to thrive. So God made the seas, He made the sun and the moon, the animals, the trees, the beauty, the splendor, the order of nature, and then He placed man right in the middle of it. See, there is pleasure in creation, there is beauty in it, there is something truly, truly restorative about nature. And you see, if you look through Scripture, even in the life of Jesus, He was pointing us constantly back to nature. He said, "Look at the birds, they do not sow, they do not reap yet, your heavenly Father takes care of them. He reminds us to look at the lilies. They don't need to think about what they are going to wear the next day. Yes, they are clothed with effortless beauty." I remember one of our family holidays, and the children and I were just walking around, we were taking in the greenery, the plants, the flowers, and we were trying to learn their names. We noticed the colours, we noticed the patterns, we noticed how different they looked, and how unique each of them were. Some of them had really funny names, I think two of them, they really stood out to me, where the black-eyed Susan and the aunt Eliza, because so thinking, "Why would you call the flower a name that sounded like an auntie?" But regardless of their names, what really stood out was how beautiful they were without even trying. And that is a sharp contrast to what happens in our lives sometimes as humans that us were made even with more intricate designs as opposed to the flowers. How much we spend so much time and effort in terms of how am I going to look before people, how do I present what do I look like, and whereas all the sense it's not wrong in itself, it just shows where our heart is, and how sometimes returning to nature can help us learn some lessons that we might have forgotten in the midst of the business, of catching up and meeting up with all of life's responsibilities and obligations. And I truly believe that one of the ways that we care for ourselves and one of the ways we can study our identity is by returning, returning to nature, returning to the things that God has made, returning to that stillness. Let's take an example. Looking at what nature can teach us, if you look at the trees, you know, it strongly reminds us of "See time and harvest". A tiny seed is planted, it goes through a process that sometimes takes so many years, and eventually becomes a tree, it blossoms and blooms in one season, it bare fruits in another season, and then in another season you're seeing the leaves all falling off. Yeah, through every season there is a purpose, there's an order to eat, there is a timing, and what that reminds us is that if we're patient with the process, if we allow time, if we remain planted, then growth will come, then the blooming, the fruit in everything will be seen eventually. But let's go back to the verse of the day, which is Psalm 23, verse 2. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside steel waters. God cares so deeply about our souls, which is why he doesn't even leave our rest, the chance, it leads us into it. You know, when our souls are drained, and tired, and strained, it's so easy to pick up distractions, scrolling the phone, YouTube reels, Netflix, to numb those moments of tiredness. But it never restores what is truly missing, it's just an escape, not a solution. And many times the answer is much simpler. Step outside, go on a walk, sit in the quiet, you can lie usually on the grass, yes you can put a picnic mat, that's okay. Take it all in, look at the clouds, notice the surroundings, and be reminded of the love of God, that is already evident all around you. In I was reading Job chapter 12, and this really stood out for me. You know, Job was talking about the animals, he said, acts the animals and they will teach you. The birds of the, the birds of the air and they will tell you, the plans of the earth and they will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you, which of these do not know that the hand of the Lord has done this. It's almost like the scripture was saying, just be attention to creation, and you will be reminded of all the truths that you've forgotten. So the invitation this week is very simple, sits without rushing, let God lead you besides the waters. Maybe sit by the beach, or step outside and just stick it in, he knows what your soul needs and he cares so much about you. I'd, the caring for your soul and returning to nature is not just something to plan for on the holidays, it's something that can be done every single day. I'll leave you with these questions this week. One, where in my life have I been avoiding stillness? Two, what distractions am I using instead of true rest? Remember, you do not need to earn rest, you just need to respond to the invitation and be led, because your soul deserves to be cared for. So return, rest, be guided besides still waters this week. I'm time, reminding you to keep walking, keep believing, and keep becoming the amazing woman. God already sees, until I come your way next Monday. Thank you for sharing your time with me sis, if this is blessed you, I'd really love for you to share with your friend or two and leave a written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. So more women find this space. Want to join the journey? The link to my email list is in the show notes, not spam, just heartfelt notes from me to you. Until our next ride next week, stay rooted in shoots and wrapped in peace! [Music]