Green Space
When building a new housing community, the planners always create green space.
Back in October 2019, I noticed several days in a row in my journal were all pleading for the same thing. I needed rest, a break, a reprieve from bearing the current burden, a vacation. This is not uncommon. Building green space into our lives is important on so many levels. Our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are all impacted by these moments of green space with God. When we breathe in clean air, capture a few moments alone, or simply enjoy the beauty of creation, we can echo the words of David:
Green space – undeveloped land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation to provide recreational areas for residents and help enhance the neighborhood’s beauty and environmental quality.
Back in October 2019, I noticed several days in a row in my journal were all pleading for the same thing. I needed rest, a break, a reprieve from bearing the current burden, a vacation. This is not uncommon. Building green space into our lives is important on so many levels. Our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are all impacted by these moments of green space with God. When we breathe in clean air, capture a few moments alone, or simply enjoy the beauty of creation, we can echo the words of David:
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
-Psalm 23 (NKJV)
-Psalm 23 (NKJV)
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It takes planning to preserve green space. It is land that will never be sold. No house or business will be placed there. It won’t become a home to vendors. The developer will, in effect, lose money on the deal, but its value is priceless. Take time today to plan for the green space you need in your life.
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Wang, Xiang, Shanshan Chang, and Yin Zhang. "How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents' Mental Health." Frontiers in Public Health 9 (2021): 753340. doi.org.
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