Our earth, the place in which we live,
where every human is born,
where every life is lived, where
every emotion is felt, and where every circumstance
is experienced.
Earth is our home. The Earth is
much more than mere matter,
much more than a thing to consume.
The state of the human soul and the
environment are interconnected.
With each affecting and
influencing the other.
It is intended to be pleasing to enliven
our minds and our spirits.
We depend on its bounty. When the
Earth thrives, we thrive too.
Our responsibility is to take care of
and cherish our home. We are stewards, not owners.
The beauty of God’s creations
is a gift to humankind.
And if we preserve these special places
in their unspoiled state,
they will silently, eloquently
witness of our God, to inspire us onward and upward.
