If we are guilty of relentless waste, it is because we have lost the spirit of worship. We are no longer respectful pilgrims on this earth; we have been reduced to careless consumers or passing travelers. This spiritual vision of worship guides us to a life that sees more clearly and shares more fairly, moving away from what we want individually to what the world needs globally. Then, we begin to value everything for its place in creation and not simply its economic value to us, thereby restoring the original beauty of the world, seeing all things in God and God in all things.(Bartholomew I)
Musical Selection(Doxecology)
God, the maker of the heavens, and the planet that we share, show us how to live, like Jesus, lives of gratitude and care. Make us mindful of the footprints from the lives that we pursue. Make us partners in your mission: you are making all things new.
God, the gardener of Eden, teach us how to tend this earth, learning from the changing seasons, times of fallow and new birth. Lord have mercy when we’re careless, rich resources we misuse. Use our hands to heal creation: you are making all things new.
God of labour and vocation, Lord of science, trade and art, take our efforts and our passions make them mirrors of your heart. Every habitat and creature loved and valued, God, by you. May our lives reveal your Kingdom: you are making all things new.
You are making all things new. you are making all things new, all things renewed.
Prayer
Author of creation:
In wisdom you brought forth all that is,
to participate in your divine being,
and to change, adapt, and grow in freedom.
You make holy the matter and energy of the universe that
it may delight you and give you praise.
We thank you for gathering all creation into your heart by
the energy of your Spirit
and bringing it through death to resurrection glory;
through the One in whom all things have their being,
Jesus Christ, your Wisdom and your Word. Amen.(ECUSA)
