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Walking with Psalms

"The heaven's declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Psalm 19:1


Whether your family includes you and your spouse, young or young adult children, or just you and a fur child, getting outside to enjoy creation is a wonderful activity to do as a family! You may never have noticed this, but the Psalms are filled with verses that give praise and thanks for creation! Next time you are out for a walk, hike, bike ride or run try using the Psalms to make it a holy experience!

You can use these steps!

1.  Find a Psalm, or pick from the below list:


2. During your walk or other activity, reflect upon the following:


Amen!


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