Gilead Creation Care

There is no wrong way to be an effective steward of God's creation. We are all at different points in our journey towards green living and the steps you take along the path, no matter how big or small, are important. Our ultimate goal is to work together to collectively transform the way we live our lives by becoming more intentional about our impact on, and connection to, the earth. Any efforts toward that end are valuable and should be counted.

There are a variety of ways to engage, but whatever you do must feel authentic to you. If you are just beginning to explore the impact of your life on the health of our planet, simply taking some time to pray and study may be what you need to do to get started. If you're already living an earth friendly lifestyle, now may be the time to add a new discipline to help you stretch beyond greening your own life, and move in to making changes to your community or church through a new program or advocacy. If you're a real pro, you may be able to achieve a full day of earth care by dedicating your personal habits, transportation, food choices, thoughts, and prayers to protecting the earth!

So take a look at your day. If you are doing something new to protect the environment, like changing light bulbs, walking to work, or shopping at your local farm stand, you are engaged in Creation Care stewardship. If you are making time in your day to learn more about living an earth friendly lifestyle through research, prayer, or reflection, count that time spent exploring this new area of learning. Be sure to recognize the new habits, both physical and spiritual, that you are bringing into your life. They will add up and together our efforts will represent transformed lives and a healthier planet.