--- title: The Message and Gift of Creation description: While on a recent silent retreat, Jen Scheuermann felt God speak through His Creation. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20230224%20JScheuermann%201.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/the-message-and-gift-of-creation#) [FAITH](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/faith) # The Message and Gift of Creation Feb 24, 2023 8:30:00 AM  |  by [Jennifer Scheuermann](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/jennifer-scheuermann) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20230224%20JScheuermann%201.png) *While on a recent silent retreat, Jen Scheuermann felt God speak through His Creation.* --- During a recent silent retreat I at first had trouble settling into the silence. But two days in, as I sat on the front porch overlooking the retreat grounds, my mind and spirit finally stilled. And as I did, my senses gradually awakened to all that was happening around me. Time stood still as I was gently overwhelmed with countless little details—details that were at once both contradictory and in complete harmony: The sensation of both the cool breeze and warm sun on my skin at once. The trees with evergreen leaves standing beside those with bare-naked branches. The sun setting before me as the moon rose behind me. Somehow the balance and harmony found within the opposing details of God’s Creation stood out in a way I’d never before noticed. It was as if I was seeing the world around me for the first time. And I was seeing it all through His lens. And it was beautiful. Awe-inspiring. Absolute perfection. And, with certainty, it was created with great intention.   ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20230224%20JScheuermann%203.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=20230224%20JScheuermann%203.png) Soaking in every little detail, my mind drifted to some of the situations in my own life, situations that often carry opposition and contradiction, ones I normally view as conflict and receive with angst. Could it be that harmony and beauty exists in these situations as well? And is it possible that I am unable to see it simply because I've never paused to view these situations through God's lens? > [Click to tweet: > It was as if I was seeing the world around me for the first time. And I was seeing it all through His lens. #CatholicMom](https://ctt.ac/62Nuf) Pondering these questions I left the porch and set out to explore the grounds surrounding the retreat house. And as I did, I heard His gentle whisper: “Come,” He said, “Come away with Me. An old house by the river Is where we’ll meet.” Unplug from the world, and stay a few days. Leave your cares behind; I want you to play. Sense the warmth of the sun Through the crisp winter air. In the still afternoon Feel the breeze blow your hair. Watch a ladybug leap As her wings quickly flutter. Spy a boat traveling far On the slow-moving river. Grab your coffee and blanket While the sky is still dark; Fix your gaze upon heaven— Catch a shooting star. Listen to birds serenade The new morning sun. Hear leaves fall like rain In the silence of dawn. With shades of orange and pink I will color the sky. You can watch the sun disappear While I make the moon rise. Soak in My Creation, And spend time in My Word. Come learn the language I speak; My Voice will be heard. I had you in mind When I created all this Come see, hear, and feel it— Receive it as gift.”   ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20230224%20JScheuermann%202.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=20230224%20JScheuermann%202.png) --- Copyright 2023 Jennifer Scheuermann Images: Canva ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-message-and-gift-of-creation%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-message-and-gift-of-creation%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-message-and-gift-of-creation%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20Message%20and%20Gift%20of%20Creation) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-message-and-gift-of-creation%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-message-and-gift-of-creation%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Jennifer Scheuermann](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/JenScheuermann.jpg) ### [Jennifer Scheuermann](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/jennifer-scheuermann) While living out her vocations of marriage, motherhood, and health care provider, Jen is often found on the sidelines of a ball game, searching for shade while cheering on her sons. 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