Because of our love for God and his love for the earth and us, we take care of the earth because LOVE CARES FOR THE EARTH!
Here are some thoughts and scripture to think about.
A. God created the earth.
Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
B. God loved his creation.
"God saw all that he had made, and it was very good." Genesis 1:31a
C. God told us to take care of the earth.
"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.' Then God said, 'I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.' And it was so.'" Genesis 1:26-30
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15
So, what can we do to love and care for the earth?
Challenge:
1. Go for a walk in your neighborhood, bring a garbage bag, wear some gloves, and pick up trash as you go.
2. Watch, "Creation Chant" video below. Say the words along with the kids. (Can you learn it, too?)
3. Open "Love Cares for the Earth". Fill it out and Share It!
Love Cares for the Earth Bonus Ideas-
Earth Day: Celebrating God’s Creation with Your Children
Easy Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder Craft
Busch Gardens Adventures with Earth Day