Creation Care
And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” - Genesis 1:20
In the first chapter of Genesis, God first separates the waters into those from above and those from below by forming the solid dome called the sky. Then, god creates the earth out of the waters. Only after the water is in place does God put vegetation, animals, and other creatures on the earth. Genesis 1:20 teaches that creation literally comes out of the waters. Science confirms that life as we know it first arose in the water, and in particular, the oceans. Care for God's oceans is an expression of reverence for the cradle of life out of which God created all.
Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of the people tested.
Consider: avoiding bottled water
An Ocean prayer (Adapted from Psalm 130)
From the depths of the ocean that covers this planet, We cry to you, O Lord!
Lord, Hear Our Voice!
For the breeding grounds of fish and the playgrounds of dolphins, we cry to you, O Lord!
Lord, Hear Our Voice!
For oceans free of plastic and the things we humans deem as trash, we cry to you, O Lord!
Lord, Hear Our Voice!
Forgive our indifference to your creation and make us good stewards of your seas.
With the Lord there is steadfast love and great power to redeem. Amen
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