Grounding: In Truth and in the Earth

In a world full of noise, opinions, and shifting health trends, staying grounded is vitally important. As created beings, we were never designed to float through life disconnected from our foundation.

We should start by grounding our minds in Truth: Yah's word.

“The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.” — Psalm 119:160

Just as our hearts need to be grounded in Scripture, our bodies were created to be grounded in creation itself. In Genesis, we learn that mankind was formed from the dust of the earth.

“Then Yahovah Elohim formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” — Genesis 2:7

Dust isn’t just dirt. It contains minerals, elements, and nutrients—the very building blocks than humans need. Iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, and trace minerals found in soil are the same components our Creator used to form our bodies.

Grounding, or placing our bare feet on the earth, is one practical way of physically reconnecting with creation. When our skin touches the soil we’re returning to contact with the material God used to form us.

Research suggests that touching nature can help reduce blood pressure and may reduce inflammation, support sleep, and improve our sense of calm. But beyond the physical benefits, there's a deeper reminder present:

We belong here. We were created intentionally—from dust—and designed to interact with the earth our Creator made. When we touch the earth, we remember that we are not self-sustaining or self-made. We are created beings, dependent on the One who made both body and ground.

Ground your mind in Truth of Yah's word.

Ground your body in earth.

Both types of grounding point us back to our Creator.

So, step outside. Let your feet touch the soil. Breathe deeply. Read His Word.