For the Beauty of the Earth

We were out for a ramble on Friday evening at Second Marsh, one of the largest wetlands between Niagara and Bay of Quinte. We all see the marsh as we speed along the 401, in behind the General Motors headquarters at Oshawa, although we may not be aware of how significant it is.

As we walked we saw various birds and mammals and even a butterfly. There was a loon on Lake Ontario, close to shore, and as we made our way back toward the car we could hear its distinctive call.

This year Earth Day and Earth Sunday coincide. Should we sound the alarm about the state of the planet? There are plenty of people who are reminding us of our foolish ways, and rightly so. We have been on overdraught for a while now, spending what we don't have.

Yet as Christians we are called into a life of gratitude and thanksgiving. We also need to say thank you to God our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. Life would be so dreary if we couldn't look around us and relish the beauty of our world. This morning I was greeted at the church door by daffodils, a welcome sign of Spring.

Christ be with you this Earth Sunday.