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God's Ways

Observe God’s Ways

“My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.”
Proverbs 23:26 KJV

God says to not only give our hearts to Him, but also to use our eyes in observing His ways.

A great way to observe God’s ways is by spending time in the outdoors and watching how He feeds the birds, clothes the grass with beatiful lillies, nourishes the earth with sunshine and rain.

All of these speak of God’s love and care for us.

So next time you’re out in nature, take the opportunity to notice what object lessons God is using to speak to you.

In the meantime, test your observation skills with the picture above (click to enlarge it) and see how many questions you can solve below.

Have fun!


There are four names on the cooking duty list Andy's name is covered up.


There are oars by the tree.


The kite tail shows the wind direction. (To tell which direction is which, look at the leaves on the trees – they’re normally fuller and heavier on the southern side of trees – if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere.)


Take the answer from the previous question to figure out east and west then work out the time based on the shadows. Remember, the sun rises in the east.


He's behind the tent flying a kite.


Matt is reading his Bible as usual (a backpack marked with an ‘M’ for Matt show he loves reading); We already know that Andy is flying a kite; Pete is the one singing (his guitar case is marked with a 'P' for Pete ). This leaves John currently on cooking duty – then, according to the list, that means Matt was on cooking duty yesterday.


The clue given from the kite shows that it is the year 2020 and it's on a Saturday since Pete is singing a Sabbath song. Also, it's the 9th day of the month according to the cooking duty list. So if you look at a calendar for the year 2020, the only Sabbath day that falls on the 9th is on May.

Share it, by wearing this shirt to puzzle your friends at your next camp outing.

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“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things…”
Psalm 119:18 KJV

We have a hard time seeing things without the proper guidance, which is why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us.

Let us remember to always ask God to open ours eyes and we will behold beautiful things in nature.

Observe the “word mountain” picture above and see if you can find the 3 secret words hidden within.




This CLUE basically gives away the answer.

Take a mirror (or your iphone with a black screen will do) and set it perpendicular to the base of the "word mountain" picture, so that when you look in the mirror you see the picture inverted and upside down. And you will see the 3 secret words.

This mirror is like the Holy Spirit guiding us to see beautiful things.

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Country Living is the ideal that God would have us live. This lifestyle is all about connecting with God in nature and removing the distractions of the city.

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Do you live in SoCal and are interested in spending time in nature? Do you want to explore the vast and inspiring wilderness trails in our backyard while making new friends? Then join the Campanatic Hikers!  Hiking with a group can be a great way to explore an unfamiliar trail and meet other outdoor-minded people. 

In order to participate in these hikes, you’ll need to follow the link to sign up for our news letter and we will send you the details and updates for the hikes. 

You can also follow us on instagram and facebook.

We like to hike peaks and waterfalls every Saturday. Everyone and anyone is welcome. 

 

 

 

It is no surprise that hymns draw man’s attention to nature.

God indeed displays His glory in His picturesque creation !

 Notice these selected stanzas:

How Great Thou Art (Second Stanza)

When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee;
How great Thou art!How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee;
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Second Stanza)

Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Fairest Lord Jesus (Second and Third Stanzas)

Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast.

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If you love to explore the outdoors in an active and challenging way, then this is the group to get with.

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