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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth
(Genesis 1:1; NLT).
Father,
1. May I walk with care,
For all the earth is sacred.
2. May I walk with tears of joy,
For I am heaven-bound.
3. May I walk with deep respect,
For you, Lord, live in all you make.
4. May I walk with humble love,
For I’m on holy ground.
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References
1. 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; NIV).
The whole earth is filled with his glory! (Isaiah 6:3; NLT).
2. Tears of joy will stream down their faces, and I will lead them home with great care (Jeremiah 31:9; NLT).
The dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NLT).
3. I am the Lord, who made all things (Isaiah 44:24; NLT).
God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good (Genesis 1:31; NLT).
There is […] one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
4. Walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8; NLT).
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children, and walk in the way of love (Ephesians 5:2; NIV).
“Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground” (Exodus 3:5; NLT).
Amen 🙏
Walking with humble love on holy ground. What a picture! If the whole earth is filled with His glory: then we’d best act like it. Blessings, dear sister. Your words always encourage, and the scripture references are the icing on the 🎂 cake.
You say the kindest things! Whenever I’m weary, and doing my references feels like a chore, I think of your appreciation, and crack on with a will! xxxxxx
My kind words are with the deepest sincerity, Ruth. Your poetry is an inspiration AND you share the scriptures to back it up—just in case folk don’t get the intended message. Keep shining for Christ!
Thank you so much, though all the merit belongs to God. I’ll try to keep shining – you, too XXXX