Day 30 of 100 Days of Hope
Love Notes from Nature
This evening, as I looked out my window, I was struck by the beauty of the fall trees glowing in the golden evening light. The colors seemed almost alive, whispering peace and reminding me to slow down. It’s moments like these that bring me to a deep sense of gratitude for the abundance of beauty all around us.
One of the incredible gifts of nature is that it asks nothing of us. It simply is. Trees grow. Flowers bloom. Rocks stand steady. Sunsets spill color across the sky. And when we pause long enough to notice and receive it, nature becomes a messenger of hope and encouragement. It is as if the world itself is reminding us: you are seen, you are known, you are loved.
I believe these reminders are not accidental. They are love notes from our Creator, carefully placed in our path to comfort and strengthen us. Jesus Christ, who made this beautiful world, longs to connect with us. And one of the ways He often reaches out is through His creations. For me, walking outside, feeling the breeze, or simply looking at the changing sky is one of my favorite ways to feel His presence. In those moments, I sense His love and care in a tangible way.
The next time you step outside, I encourage you to really look. Don’t just glance at a tree or a flower and walk past. See them as gifts. Notice the details—the color of a leaf, the texture of bark, the way light hits the mountains or clouds. Ask yourself: What message might God have for me here? Maybe it’s peace. Maybe it’s courage. Maybe it’s simply the reminder that you are not alone.
We all need these reminders. We all need to know we are supported, guided, and loved. And nature is one of the most consistent, generous ways God tells us this truth.
So today, let’s choose to notice. Let’s choose to receive. And let’s choose to see the beauty around us as more than just scenery, but as an invitation to connect with the One who created it all.
What messages are waiting for you in nature today? I’d love to hear what you discover.
Many blessings, my friend.
And please, always remember—you are loved more than you know.
With hope,
Julie Burningham
The Hope Coach