Grounded in the Garden
- paganobliss
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 1

Rediscovering God's Healing Design Through His Soil
When Moses encountered God in the burning bush, the first thing God told him was to take off his shoes (Exodus 3:5). Why? Because he was standing on holy ground. This wasn’t just about reverence—it was about connection. There’s something deeply spiritual about touching the earth with our bare feet, returning to the ground where God meets us.
In today’s fast-paced, paved-over world, we’ve become detached from creation—wearing shoes all day, sitting indoors, rarely letting our skin touch the soil. But research now shows what the Bible has long implied: we were made to connect with the ground.
“Grounding,” or “earthing,” is the practice of walking barefoot on natural surfaces like grass, dirt, or sand to absorb the Earth’s electrons. These electrons act like antioxidants in the body, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, and regulating stress. And while the science is fascinating, for those of us walking in faith, it’s more than a health hack—it’s a return to intimacy with God's creation.
God made the earth not just to house us but to heal us. Plants, trees, soil, and the cycles of nature all reflect His design for wellness. When we spend time barefoot in a garden or stretch out in the grass, we’re not just grounding our bodies—we’re grounding our spirits.
I often find that my most centered, prayerful moments happen when I’m in the garden, hands in the dirt, bare feet on the ground, and sun on my back. It’s as if my soul remembers: This is how it’s supposed to be. There’s peace, presence, and a soft invitation to rest in God’s rhythm.
Pair this practice with essential oils from plants rooted in Scripture—frankincense for meditation, myrrh for emotional release, or cedarwood for grounding. These gifts from creation aren’t random; they’re reminders that healing has always been in reach.
Whether it’s a daily barefoot walk in your backyard, tending to your garden, or simply pausing to sit in the grass and pray, let this be your holy ground. Take off your shoes—not just out of obedience, but to remember that God still meets us in the dirt, in the stillness, in the garden.
He is not far off. He is present—in the soil, the scent of the herbs, the warmth of the earth. And He’s gently calling us back to the place where healing begins: in connection with Him, through the world He so intentionally made.