Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation!
1 TIMOTHY 4:4-5 (MSG)
Everything God created is good, and to be received with thanks. Nothing is to be sneered at and thrown out. God’s Word and our prayers make every item in creation holy.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Receive everything created as a holy gift.
DAILY FODDER
What are the physical, social, and spiritual consequences of devaluing an aspect of creation?
PRAYER
Creator God, thank you for the gifts of creation. Every single thing you've created is holy through its association with you. Forgive our casual indifference to the aspects of creation that don't immediately affect our lives. I'm so short-sighted. Help me to embrace all of creation. I'm excited about what you have given to us and the way that you are renewing all creation through Christ Jesus. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
