Skip to main content

Earth Day

 Earth Day Through a Lens of Faith: A Christian's Reflection

As we approach Earth Day, I find myself reflecting on what it means to be both a steward of God's creation and a person of faith. While some might see tension between environmental awareness and Christianity, I see a beautiful harmony rooted in scripture and divine purpose.

First and foremost, we must remember that "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it". This fundamental truth shapes how we approach environmental stewardship. Unlike secular environmentalism, our care for the Earth stems not from worshipping nature itself, but from honoring its Creator and fulfilling our God-given mandate to be good stewards of His creation.

In Genesis, God entrusted humans with a profound responsibility: to "rule over" and care for His creation. This isn't a license for exploitation, but rather a sacred duty to tend and protect. Think of it as being entrusted with managing someone else's property - we're called to care for it with respect and wisdom.

However, it's crucial to maintain perspective. While environmental stewardship matters deeply, we must remember that our ultimate concern as Christians is sharing the good news of salvation. Earth Day can serve as a wonderful opportunity to discuss both creation care and the Creator Himself. It's a chance to marvel at God's handiwork while pointing others to His greater purpose.

Here are some ways Christians can meaningfully engage with Earth Day:

  • Practice intentional stewardship in your daily life

  • Thank God for the beauty and abundance of His creation

  • Teach children about both environmental responsibility and divine creation

  • Use conversations about nature as bridges to discuss faith

  • Remember that caring for creation honors the Creator

As we celebrate Earth Day, let's embrace our role as stewards while keeping our focus on the master Artist behind it all. After all, every flower, every sunrise, and every creature testifies to His glory and creativity. Let's care for these gifts not out of fear or mere duty, but out of love for the One who entrusted them to us.

Let's remember that while we work to protect and preserve our earthly home, we do so knowing that ultimately, our hope lies not in saving the planet, but in its Creator who promises a new heaven and a new earth. This doesn't diminish our environmental responsibility - rather, it places it within the greater context of God's eternal plan.

In caring for creation, we demonstrate our love for both the gift and the Giver. This Earth Day, let's celebrate that divine connection and renew our commitment to being faithful stewards of all that God has blessed us with.



Enjoying God's creation!

Much Love,
Beth






Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Friday Favorites

  Happy Friday, friends! Today I'm linking up with  Andrea  and  Erika  for another Friday favorites. And here they are in no particular order: Last week our preacher told us that he had a surprise for us next week.  I had honestly forgotten about it until Carl mentioned at lunch on Sunday.  Trey said he knew what it was, but he wasn't telling.  It still didn't occur to me what it could be until we arrived at church on Sunday night, and I saw that Trey had a notebook along with his Bible sitting next to him on our pew.  It was him. Trey was the surprise.  He gave a short devotion before our Business Meeting.  He did well, considering it was his first time.  He said the congregation was a lot scarier when you are the one being stared at! This is a big deal because about 7 months ago he realized that he needed Jesus as his Savior.  And that came after about 7 months of me worrying about him, while he was trying to stretch hi...

Friday Favorites

  Today I'm linking up with  Andrea  and  Erika  for the first Friday Favorites of 2025! Over the past three weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to spend more time with Wrenley. She is growing up so much. She is speaking in full sentences and is a clown to boot! We've enjoyed lots of naps in BeBe's bed, playing with baby dolls (one of her favorite things), and since I have to pick her up before 7 a.m. on the days she stays with me, we enjoy getting her favorites: donuts (nonuts) and hotcakes from McDonald's -not at the same time though! Snug as a bug in a rug! She loves her Ky Ky Another favorite is a clean kitchen! We have had our house in a bit of chaos like I'm sure everyone else has with all the holiday festivities (and with Carl being off). I am glad to have everything in its proper place! That ray of sunshine is therapy for my soul! The next thing on my favorites list is Carl's chili. We had it last night and will probably have leftovers for a few day...

Friday Favorites

 Happy January 74th! Ok but really, why does January seem to go on FOREVER?! Today I am linking up with  Andrea  and  Erika  for Friday Favorites! This was definitely a favorite moment from this week!  Our 47th President, Donald J. Trump! Since Monday was also MLK day, I had the pleasure of watching sweet Wrenley.  Celebrating my niece, Ellie Kate's 15th birthday was definitely a favorite! I also watched Wrenley on Wednesday because she was a little under the weather. She had fun playing and getting lots of ice cream and popsicles! Wrenley will always be my favorite. On this day she wanted to "work" like BeBe. She's so precious, even with her little bedhead! Good Music is a favorite. Play some old-school country music and we are golden :) My favorite meal this week. It seems like forever since I made a home-cooked meal! Cajun baked chicken, corn (because Trey loves corn), broccoli, mashed potatoes with white gravy, and rolls were on the menu, and every...