A Work in Nature

There are many scriptures about nature. I have quoted a few and used them to assist in writing the following: 

 

A Work in Nature 

 

God counted and named the stars,

And He knows my memoirs.

He knows every bird and insect in the field,

And He know the deeds, I yield.

God clothe the flowers,

And He knows my remaining minutes and hours.

So, as the deer pants to quinch its thirst,

May I, too, pant for the Living Water, placing God first.

Like the tree planted by water’s edge,

May I be made strong by God with His protective hedge.

Like the fig tree’s tender twigs announcing summer’s beginning,

Let me announce my Christian life within my living.

As the eagle soars up in the sky so high,

May I soar, run and not be weary, as with God, I draw nigh.

Like the ant,

May I endure and not be faint.

Consider the strength of the lion and how hard it is to control,

Let me, for God,  be so bold.

He counted the stars and knows their name,

And He knows mine too, even in my shame.

God knows the name of all in His creation

So, in my summation,

The heavens, creatures, and all the things He made

Declare His glory, and it will not fade.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson. 2/7/2026

 

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:4 

“I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine.” Psalm 50:11

“And do not worry about clothes: See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”  Matthew 6: 28-29 

 

 “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, My God.” Psalm 42:1 

 “They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8

“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.” Matthew 24:32 

 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 

 “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!” Proverbs 6:6 

“The wicked flee through no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”  Proverbs 28:1

 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 

 “Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths...wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds.” Psalm 148:7,10

 

Sillent But Heard

When I observe nature, I often find truth as found in Psalm 19 where it says, "The heavens declare the glory of God...they have no speech, they use no words, no sound is heard from them."  Take for instance, the snow we just received. It could not be heard. The sun, shining bright across the snow-capped ground, certainly made me squint my eyes, yet there was no sound. The air is quiet yet peaceful but cold and with no sound, but it stirs me to wrap my arms tightly around myself trying to stay warm. Even consider the rainbow! Its wondrous colors announce its arrival; there is no sound.

Silent But Heard 

 

When I look at the heavens in display

whether at night or in the day,

They speak, though there is no sound,

but God is there to be found.

He paints a picture in the sky

and I, in His glory, sigh! 

For God’s power formed the clouds

sailing over the crowds.

He named the overhead stars

and established the planets like Jupiter and Mars.

God paints the sunsets in glorious hues  

of reds, purples, and blues. 

I glory in the early morning dawn 

with the sun rising in bronze.

Even when the sky turns gray,

I see hope within the day,

and I pray. 

I see the beauty for what it is;

The work of the Creator’s hand across the land;

Silent but loud and proud!

They declare His glory- 

A magnificent gift from God!

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  1/27/2026

 

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” 

Psalm 19:1-4

 

 

All Is His!

 I usually wake before it gets light outside especially since the time change, and I have not enjoyed my 1st cup of coffee outside lately until yesterday.  The temperature was finally just right, the pollen was out of the air, and Spring was in the air, so I enjoyed quiet time on the patio.  The early morning, spring sounds  bring relaxation and a closeness to God as I acknowledge that He created it all.  He owns it all!

All Is His

 

I look at the flowers in bloom,

Decked in radiant costume,

And I see the beauty of God.

Roaming around streams and brooks

In awe of their shimmery looks,

I find His peace. 

I watch the clouds floating by,

Up so high,

And know by whom they were created. 

God walks with me

 And, wonders, He helps me see.

I listen to the birds twit their song,

As they fly along,

And I hear the sound of God’s voice;

It makes me rejoice. 

I hear the wind;

Feel it upon my skin.

It was sent by God.

I feel the breeze 

And, with God, I feel at ease.

With His gently touch,

He gives so much;

Like the gentle raindrops,

A Godly kiss upon my cheek, before it stops.

God has created it all!

Between He and I, He built no wall.

He is always within my reach and call.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  4/7/2024

 

“And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good…” 

Genesis 1:31 KJV

 

 

A Walk In Nature

I always enjoy a walk in the woods. It give me comfort! However, since it was too cold and windy to take a peaceful walk outside, I did it from remembrances within my mind. I hope you get a vision of my walk. 

A Walk In Nature

 

A walk in nature yields

Trails in the woods and tiptoeing across meadows and fields.

I see the deer that pants for water brooks

And smile at their cautious looks

While rejoicing in God’s favor.

To give thanks, I do not waver. 

I spy the woodland coon

Washing food amid the setting moon.

I feel the presence of God within,

Always thankful for the washing away of sin. 

I do not despair

But, rather, yield to Him in prayer.

I find a peace!

I feel my restlessness cease.

A walk within nature, amid the wild,

Takes me back to being a carefree child.

And, I feel God has smiled.

Stepping away from the forest land,

I am empowered by God’s awesome hand.

As I stand in the great oak’s shade, 

Might is displayed.

I observe oxen plowing garden rows

And shade my eyes to watch the hungry crows. 

With the ox there is strength,

While the crows lift their voices- 

Seeking seed-filled choices. 

I sense life! 

A presence!

From the Omnipresence.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson – 1/9/2024

 

 “As the deer pants for the streams of water, so my soul pants for You, 

my God.” Psalm 41:1 NIV

God's Creation

 When I came in from church today and looked out my window, I noticed brown fallen leaves on the ground.  Then I looked at all the leaves yet to fall.  What I saw was beauty, even though I knew there were be a mountain of leaves for me to rake.  But, even with future work ahead, what remains in my vision is the amazing paradise God created.  

                         God's Creation 

I see God’s work in all of nature- in every feature.

The clouds that dazzle in circular motion awe my emotion;

The sunset stirs imagination and heightens tingling sensation.

I see God’s beauty in the rainbow arched across the sky,

Sometimes colorfully bright, sometimes hazy up so high.

All of creation is a wonder to the eye;

The trees budding in early spring,

The robins popping out to sing,

Flowers springing up across the meadow

In the glow of sun’s rays or even in its shadow.

I see God’s creative hand all across the land.

In the turning of fall leaves, God continually weaves.

I see the hand of favor from my Savior

As He sends the welcome rains across dried-up plains.

The sun, moon, and stars are a paradise; 

God’s day and night devise.

Within His creation, 

There are snowed-capped mountains, 

trickling streams, and smooth flowing fountains.

Whether sunny fields or snowy places,

Whether weedy gardens or well-groomed grounds,

Beauty is all-around.

There are truly no desert places.

 God’s touch is in all the spaces.

Each and every expression is in His Almighty possession.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson. 11/21/2021 

 

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth…And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good…”  Genesis 1:1, 31a KJV

 

 

 

 

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