God surveyed all he had made and said, “I love it!” For it pleased him greatly. Evening gave way to morning—day six.
We know that all creation is beautiful to God and there is nothing to be refused if it is received with gratitude.
O Lord, what an amazing variety of all you have created! Wild and wonderful is this world you have made, while wisdom was there at your side. This world is full of so many creatures, yet each belongs to you!
May God’s glorious splendor endure forever! May the Lord take joy and pleasure in all that he has made.
Is it not from the decree of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?
By the seventh day, God had completed creating his masterpiece, so on the seventh day, he rested from all his work.
Evening gave way to morning—day five.
God called the light “Day,” and the darkness “Night.” And so, evening gave way to morning—the first day.
Evening gave way to morning—day four.
Evening gave way to morning—day three.
All that we eat is made sacred by the Word of God and prayer.
You come near and they all gather around, feasting from your open hands, and each is satisfied from your abundant supply.
Everything you do is beautiful, flowing from your goodness; teach me the power of your wonderful words!
The Lord works everything together to accomplish his purpose. Even the wicked are included in his plans— he sets them aside for the day of disaster.
So God blessed the seventh day and made it sacred, because on it, he paused to rest from all his work of creation.