God’s wonders abound throughout all of creation;
In the beauty of a spring flower;
In the strength of a might oak;
In the endurance of seeds resting in winter;
God’s creative power is seen throughout the universe.
Yet at times we act as if we are superior to God’s might,
And try to bend God’s creation to our will.
We waste the resources God has so generously offered,
and we are poor stewards of the earth.
We call it industry and progress,
But in truth it is actually destruction.
We are in awe of your mighty works,
But too often fall short.
We become to focused on our individual needs,
And forget the needs of others.
We become to focused on what we want,
And don’t think about the impact it has on the world around us.
God, help us to recognize the gifts you have given us;
Teach us to use them to correct our mistakes,
So that we may be good stewards of your wondrous world.
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+48&version=NRSV