My wife, daughter, and I just returned from a short five-day trip to Oregon. We wanted to see Mount St. Helens, the ocean, the waterfalls, beautiful cliffs and trees, and the amazing sunrises and sunsets found in these backgrounds. We were touched by how beautiful God’s nature is.

As I am writing this reflection, I am seeing the sun rise. As I am looking through the window at my home, I am seeing the beautiful trees and fall flowers.

I am moved by how God’s creative hand is always in front of us. We do not need to travel here or there to see it. It is everywhere and a sign of how much we are loved by God.

The noun, rumination, means a deep considered thought about something.

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek