Good Morning, God,
In your Book, you charged humankind with being "fruitful, multiplying, filling the Earth and subduing it." You also charged us to take care of this planet. In many cases, we haven't done such a good job, Lord, and we ask for your forgiveness.
Now the headlines are about President Obama putting forth, quote, "an aggressive new climate change strategy," and using executive actions, rather than congressional approval, to carry it out.
Lord, the principles are admirable. We do need to watch what we do to this planet. We do need to consider as least-polluting industrial efforts as we can. However, Lord, we need to be careful that the efforts don't end up polluting our pocket-books.
We need to consider creating the desire to conserve because of its rewards, not punishments. We need to really consider how we can reduce plastic-drinking water from a faucet; reducing food waste-serving smaller portions in restaurants; and reducing fuel consumption-living, working and shopping closer together.
Inspire us, Lord, and give us wisdom and wherewithal.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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