Heavenly Father, creator of the heavens and the earth,

We come before you in amazement and thankfulness for the majesty and wonder of your creation. From the very beginning, you spoke and created light, separating it from darkness, and calling it “good.” You shaped the earth, the sky, the seas, and filled them with life. Every part of creation reflects your wisdom and power.

Thank you, Lord, for the beauty of the world you have made. We are thankful for the sun that shines during the day, and the moon and stars in the night. We are amazed by your work, from the vastness of the oceans to the detail of the smallest creatures. You formed the land, the plants, the trees, and every living thing, and you saw that it was good.

Most of all, we thank you for creating us in your image. You made humans with purpose and dignity, creating us to be in your likeness. You trusted us with the responsibility of caring for the earth and all the creatures that inhabit it. Help us to honour this trust with wisdom, humility, and love, respecting the delicate balance of nature and protecting the world you have given us.

We see that all that you have made is good, and we thank you for the order you established in creation. The rhythms of day and night, the seasons, the patterns of life—they all testify to your perfect design. Teach us to live in harmony with your creation, to appreciate the beauty around us, and to be good stewards of the earth.

We ask for your guidance, Lord, as we fulfil our role in this world. May we reflect your image in the way we care for the earth, in the way we treat one another, and in the way we interact with the world you created. Help us to remember that we are not separate from creation but part of it, called to live in peace and harmony with all that you have made.

As we witness the beauty of creation, may it draw our hearts closer to you. May we see your presence in the mountains, the oceans, the forests, and the skies. Let the wonder of the world you created lead us to worship and to live in reverence of You, our Creator and Sustainer.

Amen.

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