Almighty God,  in Your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ, who is the everlasting Word made flesh, the Word revealed, we know that You created all things that are and declared them good, creating lastly, in order, Humanity, male and female, as the crowning act of Your incomprehensible work; placing us in the Garden, with purpose, giving us dominion over Your creation on earth, and charging us to steward this remarkable gift with care; So, therefore, help us to honor You by caring for Your creation with wisdom and faithfulness, so that future generations may continue to enjoy the blessings of creation and to praise You for the work of Your hands, until that Day when creation’s groaning for release and our longing for redemption are met in the glorious return of Jesus our Lord, ushering in a New Heaven and a New Earth, world without end.

This we humbly pray through Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with Thee, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, forever and ever. Amen.