The Garden of Eden stands as a sacred space —a place of perfect communion between God and His
creation, where everything was in harmony and peace.

 

In Genesis 3 of the Message, the Bible describes God as “enjoying a stroll in the garden in the evening
breeze.” It was a place of rest and refreshment God created to spend time in with His kids.

 

Adam and Eve enjoyed this unrestricted communion with God and, thankfully, we can too. We can draw
near to Him with heart and mind when we pray, worship, read scripture, gather as a community, take
communion, serve others, and even as we enjoy the beauty of His creation. God’s presence is a source
of true and lasting joy for all us. The psalmist assures us of that in Psalm 16.11, “You make known to me
the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy.” It is a joy that transcends circumstances and is
rooted in the knowledge of God’s love, grace, and salvation.

 

How will you spend time with God today and enjoy His presence?

 

Heavenly Father, thank you for being fully present everywhere. Bless my time with you today. May it
bring joy to me and joy to those who I will encounter today. Amen.

 

The Garden Leadership Team,

Julie Putnik, Amy Dingle, Susan Hagen