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b'Jeff stepped out of his car into the crisp, cold air. It had been in the teens during the night, and the weather felt as cold as the relationships in his home. Things had gotten tense between his parents, and he needed time to think.\\nJeff pulled on his gloves and zipped up his coat as he headed for the muddy hiking trail. Ever since his dad had taken him on these trails when he was young, Jeff had always processed hard things by hiking.\\nDrifts of snow mixed with melting runoff on the trail made hiking slow. But Jeff wasn\\u2019t in a hurry. He embraced the challenge and pushed through the remnants of winter to climb the hill.\\nWorking his way toward the top, Jeff\\u2019s muscles relaxed. The familiar climb brought rest to his mind. With every step, he was reminded that Jesus was with him through this. The quiet helped him remember.\\nAs he rounded the second bend, he glanced out and saw the bluish-white valley stretching out to the amber horizon. The majesty of the landscape motivated him to continue. *God is in control,* he thought.\\nWithin thirty minutes, Jeff was standing at the top of the hill. Shorter hills encircled this side of the hill, and Jeff gazed out as the sun climbed higher, reflecting on the snowy mounds.\\nSuddenly, the hills were studded with brightly shining diamonds. Bright golden light jumped and danced off the crystalline snow. The brilliance was stunning.\\nJeff breathed deeply and basked in God\\u2019s morning masterpiece. \\u2022 Erin Downs\\n\\u2022 Creation reminds us of God\\u2019s goodness and power. What part of God\\u2019s creation are you thankful for today?\\n\\u2022 Have you ever read the Bible and prayed while outside? Was it something you would do again? Why or why not? \\nThe heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPsalm 19:1-6'