For some of us, we encounter earth care as an activist movement to fight for climate action, wildlife preservation and friends of the earth campaigns, but each one of us has a very important role to play in our own homes, in our own communities. It is our loving response to the one who created all things. 

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Psalm 24:1-3

The earth, and everything in it was created by a loving God who carefully considered every colour and function like a master craftsman considering every brushstroke on their masterpiece. Yet in God’s creation, we see even more of God’s loving character through the way we are inspired by a sunset, or the heartbeat of a newborn baby. 

When we consider the care God has put into creation, we also consider the care he has entrusted to us as stewards of his creation.  

‘To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Yet the Lord set his affection on your ancestors and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations – as it is today. Deuteronomy 10:14-15 

As you see the beauty of creation around you, remember our loving God who created it, revel in it, care for it, preserve it and let it flourish for the generations to come.